Education Manager

This role offers a unique opportunity to engage deeply with rich cultural traditions, contribute to community-driven initiatives, and support positive change. You'll gain valuable experience in a culturally enriching environment, build strong, respectful relationships, and contribute to reconciliation efforts. If you're passionate about making a difference and embracing diverse perspectives, this position is for you.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Develop, review, and update policies, procedures, and strategic plans.
- Assess and ensure compliance with grant requirements and program delivery.
- Recommend changes to legislation, programs, and policies.
- Stay updated on educational trends and assess their impact on Cheam First Nations.
- Integrate relevant findings into programs and services.
- Research and write funding proposals; ensure timely submission.
- Monitor contracts and reporting deadlines; reconcile revenues and expenses.
- Prepare budgets, variance reports, and manage departmental purchases.
- Develop community resources and integrate programs with other Cheam departments.
- Build and maintain relationships with Band Membership and external partners.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and promote client independence.
- Participate in training to stay updated with relevant skills and knowledge.
- Plan and manage educational and employment programs.
- Assist students and parents with school systems and connect them to resources.
- Oversee Early Years programs, tutors, and summer employees.
- Track and report student enrollment.
- Actively research and seek additional funding to provide educational support above and beyond the requirement of ISC.
- Provide and facilitate skill and development training for community members.
- Keep an up-to-date record of band members education and training.
- Liaise between students, parents, and schools; support students facing difficulties.
- Coordinate tutoring and strategies to improve attendance.
- Monitor student progress, provide counseling, and manage scholarships.
- Support learners beyond Indigenous Services Canada funding.
- Prepare and submit annual budgets and financial reports.
- Process payments and maintain accurate records.
- Submit monthly reports and develop quarterly plans.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive clientele records database, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates.
- Maintain detailed, confidential files for each education client, including school/institution information, tuition, book expenses, and other relevant details.
- Ensure all program forms are completed accurately and promptly.
- Conduct regular audits of client files to ensure accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
- Other duties as required.

**Required Qualifications**
- Diploma or 1-2 years in Education, or other related diploma/degree program.
- 3-5 years of program/services management experience.
- Experience with database student record systems is required.
- Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.
- Ability to understand, write, and interpret funding agreements, including meeting required funding submissions and reporting under tight deadlines.
- Experience with financial monitoring, budgeting, reporting, tracking and documentation.
- Possesses strong ethical standards, and work ethic, and is highly motivated.
- Resourceful and strong research capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and strong initiative to develop educational programming.
- Ability to work with various cultures, personalities, and other demographics from a variety of clientele and staff. Ability to develop strong positive relationships with Students, school administration staff, and members of the Nation.
- Ability to balance competing priorities, multitask, and work under pressure.
- Ability to be flexible and to work in an environment that applies cross-training within other Departments.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain Confidentiality and abide by Cheam First Nations’ Policies and Procedures.
- Knowledge, respect, and understanding of Stó:lō culture, traditions, and language is considered an asset. Knowledge and understanding of First Nations family dynamics and issues; and ability to develop trusting and positive relationships with Cheam First Nation Band Members and their families.
- Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 5, and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check.

**How to Apply**

As an Indigenous organization, preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit).

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- Are you First Nations, Métis, and Inuit?
- Do you have experience working with a First Nation organization?

Work Location: In person