Navigation Coach, School of Indigenous Education

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**Navigation Coach**
**School of Indigenous Education**
Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written

An eligibility list may be created for similar casual, part-time, full-time, and term positions

D U T I E S
The School of Indigenous Education is seeking a Navigation Coach, full-time position. The
Education. The Navigation Coach provides a first point of contact and navigational support for
new and returning students, assisting with all aspects of transitioning into college life. This
collaborates with staff in the coordination and delivery of the program's information sessions and
events. The Navigation Coach prepares and maintains accurate and up-to-date confidential
student files and case records, program files, spreadsheets and administrative records. This
position will assess student essentials, provide timely advice and make referral(s) where
applicable. Other activities include; consulting with faculty, staff and Elders in Residence in the
provision of Indigenous student retention support services, liaising and building relationships with
students’ communities and funding agencies, planning and implementing student orientations and
events, providing advocacy, and collaboration with both the internal college community and
external communities at large.
- R E Q U I R E D Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S- A university degree in a relevant field of study, preferably in Indigenous Studies, Community

Development, or Social Sciences. An equivalent combination of education and experience may
be considered
- Experience working directly with Indigenous learners in the provision of assessment, using a

case management approach to provide timely and appropriate supports, resources and
referral(s)
- Experience and understanding of working with consultative approaches, processes and

systems within a post-secondary environment in the provision of student records, academic
programs, and retention support services
- Experience with planning and implementing learner focused and culturally based initiatives

such as Indigenous cultural activities, orientations and events that support, assist and retain
Indigenous students
- Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative model with internal and external

Stakeholders, Indigenous communities, education authorities, councils, and service providers
to support recruitment and retention engagement initiatives
- Experience and knowledge of developing and maintaining data collection and reporting

systems
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams) and

ability to adapt to new technologies
- Demonstration of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management, organizational and administrative skills in addition the ability to
- take iniatitive, be creative, resourceful, and flexible- Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning

and continuous improvement.
- A S S E T S- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
- Self-identifies as an Indigenous/Aboriginal person with lived experience
- C O N D I T I O N S O F E M P L O Y M E N T- Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
- This position may be required to travel
- This position may be required to work overtime

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the
lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak,
Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the
National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory
Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of
Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition,
we acknowledge Treaty Territories which
provide us with access to electricity we use
in both our personal and professional lives.

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