Post Secondary Coordinator

Employment Opportunity

Position Title: Post-Secondary Coordinator

Wage range: $ 66500. to $ 74880. commensurate on qualifications & experience

Location: Stzuminus Education Society Stzuminus First Nation Ladysmith BC

Reporting to: CNC Lead

Weekly schedule: Monday to Friday Hours/Day: 8am to 4pm

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Stzuminus Education Society

We provide learning opportunities for all ages from infancy through to elder years through our dynamic and integrated programs: Nutsuumat Lelum Stzuminus Primary School Stzuminus Community School Post-Secondary & Continuing Education Land-based Learning Year 13/adults Career Planning and job readiness.

Position summary

The SES Post-Secondary Coordinator position will work as part of a team to support Stzuminus Adult students. The SES Post-Secondary Outreach Worker will provide support through ISC post-secondary funding for post-secondary students and Education Service Delivery funding for Stzuminus members attending public K-12 schools. They track administer and report on the Stzuminus post-secondary funding and provide support for Stzuminus students to promote realization of their education goals.

The position

• Visit students families and post-secondary institutions and public K-12 schools on a regular basis to provide appropriate services for Stzuminus students and families
• Act as a connector with students families and school-based staff to solve problems including social and cultural issues collaboratively and in a professional manner
• Develop track and forecast budgets for ISC post-secondary funding and education service delivery funding and maintain student files
• Complete Post-Secondary Education reports to Indigenous Services Canada accurately and on time
• Responsible for understanding and implementing Stzuminus post-secondary policy and National Guidelines
• Prepare documentation necessary for clear delivery of Post-Secondary Student Support Program funding including student funding applications letters of approval and sponsorship forms
• Prepare financial forms and transactions for approval as per budgets
• Complete nominal roll reports accurately and on time using ISC Services Portal Education Information Systems
• Facilitate Stzuminus First Nation graduation celebrations annually
• Responsible for understanding and implementing Stzuminus post-secondary policy and National Guidelines
• Complete nominal roll reports accurately and on time using ISC Services Portal Education Information Systems
• Work closely with Stzuminus Education staff
• Attend staff meetings professional development community events etc. as required
• Adhere to SES policies & procedures
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor or designates

What you bring

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and the proven ability to work as a team player connecting with families adult students public K-12 schools and post-secondary schools
• Trustworthy reputation within Stzuminus First Nation community
• Excellent organizational skills computer skills in word-processing budget tracking ability to maintain records and complete detailed reports accurately
• Comfortable in school environments and confident managing self and others in dynamic and challenging situations
• Ability to recognize the signs symptoms and impacts of trauma and apply trauma sensitive practices and communication to facilitate healing-centered relationship
• Proven ability to maintain a high standard of professional moral and ethics in relationships with children parents staff and community
• Dedication to incorporating Coast Salish culture Hulquminum language and Stzuminus ways of knowing in your personal and professional learning journey
• Certificate or Diploma from Post-secondary Institute and/or personal experience in fields of education Child and Youth Worker Social Work Early Childhood Education; a Bachelors Degree will be consider an asset.
• Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License with satisfactory current drivers abstract and access to a reliable vehicle required
• Confirmation and maintenance of a satisfactory Criminal Record Check for working with Vulnerable Persons

To explore how we might work together

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Open until filled (only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview)