Program Coordinator

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**The opportunity**:
The University of Manitoba is looking for a Program Coordinator. This position will plan, coordinate, and execute all programming activities and events related to Post-Secondary Club. These include, but are not limited to, presentations, community, cultural and academic related programming, sharing admission requirements and administrative processes, yearly culture camp, on campus visits and school visits.

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for growing the Post-Secondary Club programming to other schools within the city and expanding the school initiative into rural and northern communities. This will require regular visits, communication, and outreach at the administrative level within high schools looking to come on board.

The position will also be responsible with delivering informational, promotional, and inspirational messaging through a variety of mediums, designed to facilitate and increase Indigenous student recruitment. The Program Coordinator will also assist the Student Recruitment and Admissions offices in supplying information and service to prospective and current applicants as they progress from recruited applicants to registered students. They will work closely and collaboratively with the Indigenous staff and programs on campus, the other Student Recruitment Officers of the Office of the Registrar and Enrolment Services, and the Indigenous Student Recruitment and Community Relations team.

**The qualifications and experience we’re looking for**:
THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED FOR INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS MUST SELF-DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER/RESUME AS INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATION, METIS AND/OR INUIT).
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in Communications, Social Sciences or helping profession. Prefer a recent University of Manitoba graduate.
- Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and clean driving record required.
- Two years of directly related administrative experience is required.
- Personal experience as an Indigenous student attending a post-secondary institution in an urban setting is required.
- Experience, knowledge, and competency with Indigenous cultures, history and community protocols required.
- Knowledge of Indigenous politics as they relate to education required.
- Experience as a student or staff member of the University of Manitoba preferred.
- Public relations, communications and/or marketing experience preferred.
- Basic understanding of the University of Manitoba degree programs and entrance requirements preferred.
- Experience working in a First Nation or Metis community or organization an asset.
- Experience working with students in the post-secondary or public school system required.
- Successful applicant to provide a clean criminal record check and child abuse registry once hired.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- High degree of computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written is required.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others in cooperative ventures.
- Must be a dynamic and accomplished public speaker.
- Must be able to clearly project voice and to hold audiences' attention.
- Must be able to speak for long periods without tiring or losing enthusiasm.
- Must have an innovative and flexible approach to problem-solving.
- Must be well versed in information on the University in general, services and supports within the Indigenous community, the entrance requirements, and the admissions process specifically.
- Must be an empathetic and careful listener.
- Must be very reliable and self-motivated, and able to work independently without supervision when necessary.
- Must be a great team player.
- Must have physical stamina and be able to stand for lengthy periods.
- Must be able to lift heavy boxes (up to 20 kg each) and display units.
- Ability to learn quickly and retain new knowledge.
- Ability to conceive, develop, plan, and execute complex projects with limited supervision required.
- Ability to work and to problem-solve in relatively independ