Manager, Career Centre and Work Integrated Learning Initiative

University Relations
5 year term
Regina Campus
The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) allows students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life and preserving, protecting, and interpreting First Nations people's history, language, culture, and artistic heritage. FNUniv is a unique learning place specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students within a culturally supportive environment.
The First Nations University of Canada is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution.
FNUniv’s values include wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality.
**Duties**:

- Establish, execute, and oversee multi-year divisional strategic and operational plans based on needs of Stakeholders, First Nation communities and Industry Partners.
- Lead the development of Career Centre business plans and/or proposals, which will form the foundation for maximizing growth opportunities with all levels of government.
- Provide leadership to all the CCWIL team through a clear strategic vision and support of that vision through all activities and project plans.
- Manage the Career Centre and Work Integrated Learning Centre staff effectively through recruitment, selection, training, organization of functions, establishment of procedures and standards, monitoring of performance and focusing on staff efforts and university goals including scheduling and prioritizing of staff workloads and developing, mentoring and coaching others.
- Review and evaluate progress and outcomes of the center operational plans.
- Develop policies and practices, and ensure compliance, for placements, internships, co-op, and other experiential learning opportunities.
- Manage and monitor annual budgets by developing, reviewing and maintaining budgets and ensure resources are allocated in accordance with department operating budgets.
- Work with the VP, University Relations in negotiating funding arrangements with stakeholders, government departments, and funding agencies and private industry partners.
- Work with the VP University Relations to seek, write, and present or submit grant proposals to obtain funds that support ongoing programming and development of new projects for CCWIL.
- Provide co-op, career, and experiential education services that meet the current and emerging needs of the University community, including employers, students, alumni, and faculty.
- Create cross-cultural frameworks embedded in Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing to strengthen pathways from the university to the workforce, inspiring welcoming spaces within the organizations that the students step into.
- Develop and maintain strong connections with First Nation communities, employers, Tribal Councils, and other stakeholders in order to enhance the CCWIL reputation, and increase partner involvement and sponsorship to meet client needs
- Provide wrap around services for both the employers and students to support career growth for alumni or current FNUniv students.

**Qualifications**:
Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree with a specific focus on career development. Five or more years of experience in career development or the equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required
- Results driven with a high level of energy, enthusiasm and dedication; demonstrated exceptional relationship building skills.
- Proven integrity, ethics diplomacy and tact
- Ability to manage and prioritize several projects simultaneously with the proven ability to meet deadlines and take on challenges.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to act decisively and to exercise a high degree of diplomacy, confidentiality, initiative and judgement.
- Supervisory, management, and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic planning/visioning aptitude.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong commitment to working with a diverse student population.
- Understanding and appreciation of the growing role technology plays in delivery of career services

**Salary Range**: APT Grade 5 position ($65,760 - $88,544)
**Closing Date**: January 6, 2025
We would like to thank you for your interest and to all those that applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position. Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume.