Indigenous Enrolment Consultant

**Job Description**:
**INDIGENOUS ENROLMENT CONSULTANT**

**ENROLMENT & COMMUNICATIONS**

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities with a goal of making education available to everyone. We’re looking for someone who can lead from where they are, finding ways forward as an Indigenous Enrolment Consultant.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing, the Indigenous Enrolment Consultant leads the development and implementation of our strategic approach to Indigenous recruitment through collaboration with academic, operational, and administrative stakeholders across the College as well as Indigenous community connections. The Indigenous Enrolment Consultant will design strategic enrolment strategies tailored to meet prospective Indigenous learner’s needs, focusing on removing barriers to education.

Using their ability to turn strategy into action, building relationships with Indigenous leaders and within communities, and providing a lens that enhances Indigenous knowledge and practices at NorQuest, the Indigenous Enrolment Consultant helps further NorQuest 2030: We Are Who We Include as we create a place of belonging where learners can see themselves here.

**HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**
- Lead the development of an Indigenous enrolment strategy that actions and supports commitments in the College’s strategic plan, integrating Indigenous culture and wisdom.
- Implement priorities contained within the College’s Strategic Enrolment Management Plan to advance Indigenous enrolment and success through defined strategy and actions balancing academic and operational needs.
- Identify opportunities and provide guidance for improvement to policies, procedures, and practices that impact prospective and current Indigenous learners.
- Work closely with the Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) Committees and operational areas to provide recommendations on how to achieve Indigenous enrolment initiatives advancing success for these learners.
- Support annual enrolment planning for Indigenous learners as a member of the College’s SEM committee.
- Work collaboratively across the college to identify, develop, and strengthen partnerships with Indigenous stakeholders and communities.
- Identify and monitor key metrics to evaluate the impact of enrolment initiatives and activities.
- Support regional stewardship relationship management with Indigenous communities, community agencies, economic development agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Marketing and Communications on initiatives supporting Indigenous enrolment to ensure that language, approach, and tactics are complementary, culturally reflective and aligned.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other post-secondary institutions for the purposes of understanding and sharing information on transferability and laddering to and from NorQuest College programs and other institutions.
- Identify and coordinate with Marketing and Communications to develop supports, materials, and resources for Indigenous applicants that help to remove critical barriers to participation within post-secondary.
- Develop ways to inform, educate, and engage internal stakeholders and operational areas in Indigenous enrolment initiatives and activities, sharing knowledge and wisdom.

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- Degree in a related field.
- 5+ years’ experience in a progressively senior leadership role.
- Familiarity with Alberta’s K-12 and/or Post-Secondary education system.
- Familiarity with Alberta Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

**WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?**

As a difference maker you bring:

- Understanding of recruitment, relations, and enrolment processes tailored to increase educational access within Indigenous populations.
- Demonstrated experience working with different levels of leadership to engage and influence positive outcomes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Cultural sensitivity with excellent interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
- Deep personal experience with Indigenous practices and ways of knowing.
- Previous experience developing and maintaining partnerships with internal and external Indigenous stakeholders.

**SALARY**:$77,122 - $96,373 reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

**We offer flexible work options. **We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

**Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion**:
We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers - we are curious, creative, and innovative