Project Coordinator, Indigenous Access and Transition (Temporary)
- Sheridan College
- Anywhere
- Job ID : 26938
- Category :
- Job Type : Temporary
- Salary : $ Annually
- Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
- Posting Date : 16 Jul 2021
- Expiry Date : 15 Aug 2021
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Description
Reporting to the Director, Indigenous Engagement and in collaboration with the Well Series Coordinator and Associate Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHASS), the Project Coordinator, Indigenous Access and Transition will lead and coordinate the engagement, development, implementation and feedback process for Sheridan's Indigenous Access, Transition and Mentoring Program. The program is designed to support the specific needs of Indigenous youth in our communities, including students entering and attending Sheridan. The goal of the project is to increase access to post secondary education and help learners thrive and persist once they are enrolled. Faculty and staff at Sheridan will continue to develop curriculum and programming to support this project.
What You’ll be Doing
- Working with Facilitators, the incumbent schedules, organizes and plans in-depth consultation sessions with key Indigenous leaders/stakeholders and Sheridan staff to determine needs of Indigenous youth as they relate to overcoming barriers, accessing, and thriving in post-secondary education;
- Guiding in the promotion and logistics to deliver Sheridan’s Indigenous Access, Transition and Mentoring Program to Indigenous youth in our regions;
- Arranging qualitative and quantitative program evaluations to assess impact, report on results, and recommend improvements to the program. Seeks feedback from students to enhance, adjust and create programming offerings;
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
About You
You have a high level of intercultural competence coupled with a deep understanding of the application of principles of inclusivity.
You bring understanding of Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing and Indigenous Protocols with respect to research (relevance, respect, responsibility, reciprocity).
You are student centred with a passion for facilitating student success and enhancing the student experience.
You have excellent project management skills with the ability to manage tight timelines, budgets and set clear objectives.
You bring knowledge of emerging trends and issues affecting post-secondary education along with the ability to research, analyze and summarize information.
The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:
- 3 year diploma/degree in any related expertise
- 3 years related experience including planning projects (Equivalency to be considered)
- Preference for a candidate who identifies as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, Inuit)
- Knowledge of Indigenous, equity, inclusion, and social justice approaches to inform programming.
- Knowledge of Indigenous educational issues and barriers, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report, Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP), Colleges and Institutes Canada Indigenous Education Protocol and other resources pertaining to Indigenous communities.
- Knowledge of iSpring, Hopin, MS Teams, SLATE/D2L, NVivo or a desire to learn new technologies.
Who We Are:
“Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World (https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community”.
- For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan
Other Details
Faculty/Department: Centre for Indigenous Access and Transition Project
Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus) once normal campus operations resume. This position is currently working remotely.
Reference #: 21/A/36
Employee Group: Administrative
Payband: NK
Salary Range: $76,235 – $81,000
Application Details: This is a temporary position that may continue up until June 2022.
Application Deadline: August 20, 2021
Sheridan is deeply committed to promoting diversity, advancing equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. Therefore, we invite applications from marginalized and equity-seeking groups. Persons with a disability may contact the Human Resources department to request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit: https://www.sheridancollege.ca/careers.aspx
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