Administrator, Indigenous Initiatives

**Schedule**

Mon - Fri; 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

**Education Level**

Bachelor’s degree in business or other applicable field

**Career Level**

5+ years related experience

McMaster’s Indigenous Education Council is the primary body with responsibility for promoting and advocating for the advancement of Indigenous education at McMaster, championing the needs of Indigenous students, staff and faculty members, and providing advice and support to the University on all Indigenous matters.

McMaster University is committed to building relationships and enhancing its engagement with local Indigenous communities, supporting and encouraging Indigenous students, staff and faculty members, promoting Indigenous education and the study of Indigenous knowledge and culture, and ensuring the participation of Indigenous representatives in the University’s decision - making process.

The work and services provided by the McMaster Indigenous Education Council brings together resources, information and initiatives for students, staff, faculty, and the community.

McMaster’s Indigenous Education Council has been engaged in a variety of activities including creating a Indigenous Education and Research Strategy.

**Job Summary**:
The Administrator, Indigenous Initiatives - Indigenous Education Council is accountable for managing and coordinating all projects, communication, and initiatives in support of McMaster’s Indigenous Education Council. The incumbent is responsible for staff human resources activities, financial management, project development, planning, implementation, communication, and outcome information management. In addition, this role is responsible for ensuring timelines are met and activities are delivered in accordance with approved budgets. The Administrator is required to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders across Faculties, departments, programs, and schools. While reporting to the IEC Academic Co-Chair, the incumbent also works with the Indigenous Education Council Community Co-Chair and supervises the Indigenous Education Council Communications Officer and Administrative Assistant

**Accountabilities**:

- Manages multiple, large-scale projects** **that impact McMaster University. Consults with, advises, and leads other project participants. Develops project plans and monitors progress toward desired outcomes. Establishes project schedules, ensures conformance to plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Plans appropriately and shifts direction if current procedures do not allow for sufficient progress. Assumes responsibility for project outcomes; monitors all aspects of the project and analyses progress.

Projects include implementing the activities of the Indigenous Education and Research Strategy.; including (but not limited to) the following activities:

- Oversight on all IEC led projects, evaluation, budgeting, and year end reports
- Development of a yearly work plan for the IEC and IEC staff
- Facilitate administration, development, and implementation of all IEC projects
- Providing feedback to IEC Chairs monthly, including budget and funding information
- Oversee communication and outreach with all IEC partners and community stakeholders
- The Administrator, Indigenous Initiatives - Indigenous Education Council is required to play an active role in the financial management of the McMaster Indigenous Education Council and its projects. This position requires meeting with senior management to determine budget priorities, and develops, recommends, and implements the annual operating budget. The annual budget will vary depending on current projects overseen by the Indigenous Education Council. These projects often come with increased responsibilities along with short-term funds. All funding is currently internal and received from the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost.
- The Administrator is responsible for the human resources activities of the McMaster Indigenous Education Council and oversees the day-to-day activities through direct supervision of the office staff and provision of guidance to others in the reporting area. They ensure compliance with Human Resources policies and procedures.

The administrator is responsible to the supervision, hiring and firing for direct reports. The current direct reports include one Full Time Communications Officer and one full time Administrative Assistant.
- Supports the development, planning and identification of growth and strategic opportunities identified by McMaster Indigenous Education Council and the Office of the President. Provides insight and advice to ensure university needs and priorities are effectively addressed and strategic objectives are met. Forms concrete action plans and monitors projects to ensure they continue to address priorities.
- Collaborates with partners in Human Resources Services, Student Affairs, and other departments to maintain up-to-date kno