Program Assistant, Office of The Vice-provost, Indigenous Engagement

**Program Assistant, Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement**:
**Primary Purpose**:The Office of the Vice-Provost, Indigenous Engagement (OVPIE) is seeking a student program assistant to support the Building Intercultural Mentorship (BIRM) program and the Indigenous Summer Institute.

The OVPIE works within and outside the university to meet the unique needs of Indigenous students, staff, faculty and communities and uplift Indigenization by advancing initiatives and strategies that promote Indigenous Knowledges and supports reconciliation and decolonization. The BIRM program provides support to Indigenous high school students in Saskatoon Public Schools to engage in leadership opportunities, career exploration, goal setting, learning Indigenous cultures and languages, land-based experiences, and developing academic skills. The program assistant will be expected to assist the OVPIE Program Coordinator and the BIRM Director in the implementation, ongoing documentation and assessment, and delivery of programming.

**Duties**:
In the appointment of BIRM / OVPIE Program Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

- Support project organization and administration under the BIRM Director and Program Coordinator
- Support accounting/budgeting and processing payments
- Assessing and interviewing potential BIRM program mentors
- Note taking and documentation of programs during delivery as needed
- Communication material development for social media, advertising, training, etc
- Upkeep of website and social media sites
- Work closely with staff in collection and organization of data
- Supervising and supporting youth ages 14 to 18 during the Indigenous Summer Institute and atosketan summer work program; some evening and overnight supervision required
- Supporting OVPIE events
- Must be available for in person work duties during the following dates:

- May 5, 7, 8, 9, 26-31
- June 1-6
- July 3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-24, 28-31
- August 25-29
- Can commit to supervising overnight during the week of August 10th to 16th, 2025.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:Current USask student pursing a post-secondary degree (Bachelors’ Degree or higher) in a relevant field of study

**Skills**:

- Proficient organizational and communication skills
- Effective management of personal tasks, hours, milage, etc.
- Confident presentation/facilitation skills
- Experience with photo editing computer programs such as Canva, etc.
- Experience using shared documents, drives, and sheets
- Able to work independently and follow the directions of multiple supervisors
- Innovative and creative thinker
- Experience and understanding of Indigenous cultures and student need
- Commitment to working with Indigenous youth
- Must have a clear driving record and access to a vehicle and obtain a criminal record check with vulnerable sector.

**Assets**:

- First Aid Certificate
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate

**To Apply**:

- Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in scope of PSAC._

**Department**:Vice-Provost Indigenous Engagement
**Status**: Casual
**Employment Group**: Undergraduate Students - Non-union
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: Casual
**Posted Date**: 4/21/2025
**Closing Date**: 5/4/2025
**Number of Openings**:2
**Work Location**:May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

**Criminal Record Check**:Yes
**Driver's License and Abstract Check**:Yes
**Education/Credential Verification**:Not Applicable
**Vulnerable Sector Check**:Yes