Coordinator, African Descent and Indigenous Student Opportunity and Success
Acadia University - 2 Jobs
Wolfville, NS
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Position: Coordinator, African Descent and Indigenous Student Opportunity and Success
Department: Student Services
Position Type: 13-month Limited Term Contract, Full-Time 35 hours/week
Date Posted: November 28, 2023
Application Deadline: December 19, 2023 at 11:59pm
Competition #: 23-62-AU
Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $62,100 - $74,100 per annum.
Acadia is looking to fill a 13-month limited term contract for the Coordinator, African Descent and Indigenous Student Opportunity and Success. This position is a designated opportunity open only to those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Colour (BIPOC). Priority will be given to qualified African Nova Scotian and Mi'kmaq candidates.
As the Coordinator, you will play a key role in creating and implementing programs and services that support the academic and personal success of Indigenous students and students of African descent at Acadia University. The role involves adopting a holistic approach to student support and actively engaging with the entire campus community. Building and maintaining relationships with local African Nova Scotian and Mi'kmaw communities are essential components of this position.
The Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Indigenous Programming and Recruitment Advisor, the African Descent Student Engagement Specialist, and the Black Student Enrolment Advisor to enhance the overall student experience. This includes fostering positive campus relationships, increasing enrolment and retention rates, and building strong collaborative relationships with local African Nova Scotian and Mi'kmaw communities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement strategies for the successful transition of Indigenous and African Descent students to Acadia University.
- Provide holistic support, including 1-1 advising, to address intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental health needs.
- Advocate for students and support interactions with relevant university stakeholders.
- Manage day-to-day functions of African Descent and Indigenous student centres, including budget oversight and staff management.
- Develop culturally relevant programs based on cultural practices and student development theories.
- Assist in the development of recruitment and retention initiatives for African Descent and Indigenous students.
- Deliver orientation and transition programming for new students.
- Mentor the Black Student's Association (BSA) and Indigenous Student's Society of Acadia (ISSA).
- Advise and support events, ensuring appropriate protocols are implemented.
- Establish and maintain strong community relationships internally and externally.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities and organizations.Actively engage with the Indigenous Education Advisory Council (IEAC) and the BIPOC Student Support Group.
- Identify opportunities for partnerships and educational initiatives with campus and community partners.
We are seeking a candidate who has a Bachelor's Degree in a related area with experience in program development, implementation, and management.
Experience working with Indigenous and African descent student populations.
Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
Strong organizational and budget management skills.
Ability to apply creativity and recommend strategies for engagement initiatives in response to cultural and social trends.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively and diplomatically with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Applicants must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a technology supported environment.
For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at [email protected].
TO APPLY: We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, and Black and African Nova Scotians. This is a designated opportunity and priority will be given to African Nova Scotian and Mi'kmaq candidates. We encourage all to self-identify in their applications. To apply for this opportunity, click on the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter and resume.
Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with the principles of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications and professional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.
The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that supports an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact [email protected].
