Indigenous Outreach and Retention Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Indigenous Outreach and Retention Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Classification VI per Schedule A of the collective agreement

DEPARTMENT: Indigenous Student Services Centre Turtle Island

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:30am 4:30pm

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa the Odawa and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits les détroits of Detroit.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Aboriginal Outreach and Retention Coordinator develops implements and coordinates various transition retention and outreach initiatives within the Aboriginal Education Centre Outreach Program. The position plays a key role in raising awareness about the University of Windsor in Indigenous communities in Windsor and Southwestern Ontario and by helping to raise awareness and support for Indigenous students and Indigenous-related issues within the University community.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have:
University degree or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the Department
Strong knowledge of Indigenous/First Nations communities and related youth issues
Recent and demonstrated experience coordinating student-centered programs focused on transition retention and outreach specifically supporting Indigenous students in a post-secondary setting
Excellent communication skills both written and oral including the ability to employ appropriate culture norms and communication styles
Demonstrated ability to speak effectively to small and large groups both on and off campus
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Creativity enthusiasm and sense of vision
Organized and self-motivated
Applicants must be of Indigenous descent
Ability to travel within Canada
Ability to work a flexible schedule when required

Since 1963 the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study to learn to teach and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.

We are committed to equity and supports diversity in its teaching learning and work pursuit of the Universitys Employment Equity Plan members from the designated groups (Women Aboriginal Peoples Visible Minorities Persons with Disabilities and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Talent & Workforce Team (). Should you require further information on accommodation please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor however only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.