Indigenous Liaison Specialist | NAIT

2 days ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada NAIT Full time
Job Description

NAIT is seeking a dedicated and culturally sensitive Indigenous Liaison Specialist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide welcoming and supportive services to Indigenous students, promoting individual growth and addressing educational and personal concerns.
  2. Advise and assist prospective and current students on NAIT programs, application processes, funding opportunities, and scholarship and bursary opportunities.
  3. Represent the Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre on panels and award selection committees.
  4. Foster community engagement through the coordination and promotion of Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre events, Elder Services, and Indigenous cultural awareness programs.
  5. Support the Indigenous Recruitment Specialist in achieving First Nation, Métis, and Inuit recruitment goals.
  6. Build relationships with various NAIT departments and connect students with available supports and services.
  7. Support the Prospective Aboriginal Youth (PAY) and Indigenous Student Ambassador Programs.
  8. Administer duties, including welcome desk coverage in the Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre.

Requirements:

  1. Related degree in Native Studies or similar.
  2. Experience in direct involvement with front-line educational advising, employment counseling, assessment, and case management, career advising, and/or placement.
  3. Preference given to candidates with direct experience working with Indigenous communities and significant knowledge of Indigenous culture and language.
  4. Equivalencies may be considered.
  5. Physically able to lift and carry supplies as required.
  6. Valid Driver's License.

Remuneration:

$55,138.46-$72,519.72 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.



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