University Consortium Program Support Officer

Six Nations Polytechnic

Posted on : 23-04-2025

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Brantford - Canada

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Posted on : 23-04-2025

Job Description

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute recognized by community government and institutions of higher learning as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary secondary trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontariobased Indigenous owned and controlled postsecondary Institutes.

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Function &Overview
Under the supervision of the Registrar the University Consortium Program (UP) Support Officer is
responsible to establish a structured system to support students in the UP program to transition
successfully into their second year at partner institutions. By strengthening university partnerships
enhancing student tracking and developing transition resources the UPSupport Officer aims to improve
student success and create more opportunities for learner mobility. The UPSupport Officer is required to
perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic
(SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff students stakeholders and the community;
contributing to a culturally supportive teaching learning and work environment consistent with
Hodinsh:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ganigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

Duties

The duties of the University Consortium Program (UP) Support Officer include without limitation:

Project Work
Establishing and maintaining a project workplan including project milestones;
Planning and implementing student engagement strategies;
Building and maintaining relationships with partner schools to assess existing transition supports;
Creating standardized transition process map: document each step of learner mobility identify gaps
key intervention points and areas for improved student support;
Developing a student tracking system framework to define key data points: application outcomes
enrollment barriers etc.;
Developing studentfacing transition resources: housing & transport guide customized transition
materials OUAC application tips and longterm academic pathway planning;
Developing career survey for UP students to determine field of studies that are of interest;
Developing and overseeing an UP Alumni/Mentorship program;

Student Support
Responding to student inquiries about the UP program and admission processes in coordination with
the Registrarial Services Associates;
Assisting in advising students on degree/program progression;
Assisting in facilitating student academic planning and transitions;
Advising prospective applicants/students via 1 on 1 and group settings using an advising model on
program options admission requirements pathways upgrading transfer credits etc.;
Supporting the student accommodation process in collaboration with the Accessibility Advisor;
Advising and aiding students in OUAC university applications postsecondary loans OSAP Band
funding scholarships and bursaries and other student funding that may become available in
coordination with the Student Affairs team;

Event Planning
Assisting in planning and coordinating a variety of student academic social and extracurricular
activities;
Keeping UP students informed of deadlines and upcoming events;
Assisting in planning and conducting Student Orientation in collaboration with the Director of Student
Affairs;
Connecting with partner schools to arrange campus tours;
Coordinating career event days;
Collaborating on the planning of Annual Student Celebration/Convocation;
Participating in program focus groups and advisory committees to ensure program quality and student
success;
Assist with OUAC info sessions;

General Administration
Knowing and understanding the organization chart staff directory all staff functions the institute
website all student application and registration forms and key dates;
Being familiar with Board policy Board membership and operating policy;
Assisting with the administration and analysis of the Student Experience Survey;
Participating in program focus groups advisory committees to ensure program quality and student
success; and
Assisting with campus events and attending events related to recruitment initiatives such as Open
Houses Information sessions education and career fairs APSIP tour and any other events that will
promote and maximize enrollment of SNP programs and services.

Qualifications

Education & Experience
University degree in social science/humanities/education or related field; and/or
Minimum of 3 years related experience in similar role.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Thorough understanding of the postsecondary sector including Universities Colleges and
Indigenous Institutes;
Demonstrated competencies in strategic thinking coordination analysis policy development and
change management;
A general and current knowledge of Hodinsh:nih history culture values contemporary
issues community priorities and stakeholders;
Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on written expression (i.e. faultless spelling and
grammar and professional style);
Sound interpersonal skills including communication organization negotiation confidentiality and
professional judgement;
Ability to work under pressure and manage schedules portfolios and timelines to meet
demanding deadlines;
Capacity to work both independently and in a team setting demonstrating
Hodinsh:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ganigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind); and
Demonstrated familiarity with standard desktop computing programs including spreadsheets
word processing and database applications on the Windows 2010 (or later) operating system.

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.

At Six Nations Polytechnic we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities as may be requested.

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

Application deadline: Until filled

Job Type: Approx 14month contract

Schedule:

7 hour shifts
Monday to Friday

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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