Coordinator, Hope Centre

Job Summary

The Coordinator of Hope Centre works with the Director of CE on researching developing and planning a variety of UFV programming and services that are in accordance with UFV procedures and responsive to the Hope community.

This position oversees the operations of the Hope Centre and actively liaises with internal and external community members to provide access to and services at the Hope Centre. The incumbent provides in-class support to students and administrative support to students and faculty.

The Coordinator Hope Centre acts as the liaison to connect UFV to the community and is the face of the University in Hope Agassiz and local First Nation communities working to ensure facilities remain operational and sustainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• Minimum three (3) years experience working in a senior administrative role in an educational setting preferably with an Adult Basic Education or community focus.
• Experience in training and education market assessment and strategy development.
• Proficient with Labour Market Information (LMI) tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Access).
• Experience with LMS and Student Information Systems (Banner preferred).
• Budget planning monitoring and management experience.
• Proficient in social media digital marketing and event planning and execution.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.
• Self-directed and resourceful.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of UFV and BC Post Secondary system.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.