Augustana Oskâpêw

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

**Location -** This role is in-person at Augustana Campus in Camrose, AB.

**Position Summary**

The Augustana oskâpêw is responsible for contributing to the effective delivery and maintenance of culturally grounded and specialized programs for wahkohtowin Lodge that provide assistance to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) students on the Augustana Campus.

This support includes but is not limited to: gatherings, financial and academic resource navigation, and overall support for FNMI students, taking into consideration intrinsic cultural practices and socio-economic concerns.

Augustana oskâpêw provides a strong link between students, the Augustana campus, the First Peoples’ House (FPH), and the broader UA campus that support FNMI students’ Augustana journey and personal development.

Augustana oskâpêw develops, coordinates, implements and provides assistance to FNMI students registered in undergraduate programs at the University on the Augustana Campus.

Located in Camrose on Treaty 6 territory, Augustana Campus offers a unique learning experience rooted in the liberal arts and embedded in rural Alberta. Home to approximately 900 students, the campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Augustana Faculty and the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Augustana provides close-knit, supportive learning environments with extensive opportunities for student engagement in athletics, clubs, and campus life—delivering a small-campus experience with a world-class degree.
**Effective program administration of wahkohtowin Lodge and/or Augustana Indigenous Student Services**

- Identify the needs and expectations of FNMI students to determine appropriate courses of action necessary to enhance their experiences on the Augustana Campus and improve satisfaction with student experiences.
- Connect FNMI students to the appropriate on or off-campus resources for their healing, connecting with their history, culture, identity and coming to terms with historical and intergenerational trauma.
- Create and maintain authentic and positive engagement with Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers (TKK), and respects all students within all levels of their journey at the UofA.

**Coordinate effective support delivery to FNMI students at Augustana**

- Develop and implement an FNMI Student Peer Mentor program that connects new students with experienced student mentors.
- Provide financial guidance specific to FNMI student funding access with reference to First Nations Education Policies, Métis Education Policies, Northern Education Policies, and funding access through the Student Finance Board, awards, scholarships, and bursary programs within the context and related parameters of being of FNMI descent.

**Liaise with FNMI support agencies on and off campus**

- Act as a referral service for FNMI students for on and off-campus agencies that support student mental health, cultural foundation, and the retention of FNMI students.

**Coordinate and facilitate student-focused events**

- Build broader community connections to foster a larger support network for Augustana FNMI students that helps to build positive relationships that support and enhance diverse FNMI students' monthly programming.
- Plan and implement monthly student gatherings on the Augustana Campus.

**Ceremonial Annual Roles and Responsibilities**

- Responsible for hosting an Elder who is present for the Convocation Honoring Ceremonies.
- Support the Dean’s Office in the overall coordination of the Augustana Round Dance Ceremony.

- This person must be First Nations, Metis, or Inuit.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Undergraduate degree in Native Studies or Education preferred.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit students in a post-secondary environment.
- High level of diplomacy, ingenuity, interpersonal skills in terms of conflict management, problem-solving, and creativity, at times under potentially stressful situations.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, creative problem-solving approaches under time restraints; potential for volatile circumstances.
- Excellent presentation, verbal and written skills.
- Fluency in a tribal language (Stoney, Dogrib, Cree, Chipewyan, Dene, Inuit, Blackfoot, Ojibwe, Mechif) preferred.
- A degree from the Augustana Campus is an asset.

This role requires confirmation of First Nation, Métis or Inuit membership or citizenship. Selected applicants will be asked for documentation prior to attending an interview.

**Application Instructions**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

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