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Coordinator, Indigenous Student Access
2 weeks ago
**Coordinator, Indigenous Student Access**:
- Employment Group
- CUPE
- Position Number
- 01035
- Division
- Provost and Vice-President Academic
- Department
- Office of Indigenous Education & Engagement
- Campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- temporary part-time
- Workload
- 28 hours per week to start with potential to increase to 35 hours per week.
- Pay Level
- CUPE 6: $28.96 per hour
- Start:
- As soon as possible
- Appointment End Date
- 15-Aug-2025
- Additional Information
- Appointment may end early or be extended. Subject to CUPE Joint Job Evaluation. Pay level may increase.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Driver's Abstract, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
- Posted Date
- 18-Dec-2024
- Closing Date
- 15-Jan-2025
- Job Reference
- 2608
**Duties**:
Under the general supervision of the Director, Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement, this position works directly with Indigenous students enrolled in VIU courses and programs, connecting them with academic supports and resources, such as advising, counselling, student aid, enrolment support, tutoring, peer support, IT help, cultural support, etc. This position is dedicated to empowering Indigenous learners to achieve success and realize their academic and professional goals.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Meeting with students to identify relevant resources and supports tailored to their needs
- Monitoring student progress, including regular check-ins
- Supporting students' completion of coursework by connecting them with instructors, tutors, and other resources
- Helping students navigate the VIU Learn online learning platform
- Assisting students complete registration, scholarship, and other forms/processes
- Helping students make appointments with VIU resource people and accompanying students to appointments with VIU resource people, such as Academic Advisors
- Occasional travel into community may be required.
- Contribute to the work of the VIU Collaborative Assessment, Referral and Education Committee (CARE Team)
- Participate in a wide range of activities, including, student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.
**Required Qualifications**:
- Effective communication, verbally and in writing
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Creativity and flexibility in problem-solving
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proven interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid Class 5 Driver's license (and a confirmed satisfactory driving record)
- Experience supporting post-secondary learners
- Experience working directly with Indigenous Nations and communities
- Familiarity with VIU's systems, policies, and procedures
- Training in trauma-informed practice
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._
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