Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Education

Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

**Nature and Scope**
The Program Coordinator is accountable for the coordination and administration of quality adult programs and services for First Nations Learners and is accountable for leading the Early Childhood Education initiatives and goals of the department. This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission, and mandate.

**General Accountability**
The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and managing the early childhood education training initiatives and programs across Saskatchewan. This position is required to ensure that the work carried out aligns with the goals of SIIT to serve First Nation early childhood education learners by making accessible off-campus educational opportunities in the form of online, career and professional development. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination of programs from start to finish, including administration and financial budgeting, program development, monitoring, as well as, recruitment and management of instructors and students, and completing evaluations.

The position is responsible for coordinating with outside agencies to build and maintain the highest professional rapport with stakeholders, funders and suppliers. Additionally, this position will ensure that the training and education offered and developed meets the needs of the learners, clients, communities and professional workforces they serve. This position provides additional support as required and includes the following broad range of accountabilities:
**Specific Accountabilities**

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Coordination, Monitoring & Academic Administration _**
- Identify, initiate, and support the coordination of various Early Childhood Education training programs as requested, including webinars, land-based camps, Indigenous ECE Conference, and in-person or online ECE programming.
- Coordinate work experience practicums and monitor student success in conjunction with instructors where applicable
- Plan, implement, and evaluate the activities that attract First Nations communities/learners to SIIT programs within the province while collaborating with various departments.
- Assist in the monitoring of various training programs as requested
- Ensure the training program meets the needs of the stakeholders where applicable
- Ensure the program is on schedule and course content is covered in the specified time period
- Ensure that existing and new classrooms and office spaces are equipped with the required resources and equipment to ensure teaching and learning opportunities are maximized, as well as, ensuring the maintenance of the site in collaboration with the facilities department or community contacts where applicable
- Work closely with relevant personnel and departments to ensure smooth operations, including academic calendar planning, internal and external appraisals, joint student recruitment/orientation opportunities, and joint workshop initiatives for instructors
- Assist Instructors, when required, to ensure students adhere to SIIT's Academic policies
- Prepare and submit reports to internal and external stakeholders as required; participate in graduate follow-up surveys
- Liaise with students, instructors, stakeholders and partners to provide explanations related to academic regulations, student records, programs and calendars while adhering to privacy legislation and SIIT policy
- Work closely with the Registrar's office on required and applicable documentation as it relates to the learner
- Initiate and coordinate program information and applicable forms
- Facilitate student testing as it relates to the program requirements
- Develop and plan agendas, reports and statistics, as well as chair and attend Committee meetings where required

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Partnering & Reporting_**
- Collaborate with Bands, Tribal Councils and other agencies while strengthening linkages between SIIT and First Nations communities
- Work collaboratively with SIIT Registrar to ensure all learners are registered and credits are accumulated as applicable
- In collaboration with the Dean, develop contracts and budgets with outside parties for programs and services
- Develop, promote and maintain positive working relationships with Bands, Industry, Tribal Councils, FSIN, funding institutions, and other institutes and partners, in order to meet community, professional, developmen