Indigenous Engagement and Education Specialist

Job title:

Indigenous Engagement and Education Specialist

Company

Sheridan College

Job description

Reporting to the Associate Vice President Indigenous Engagement and Education External, the Indigenous Engagement and Education Specialist will support the strategic direction of the department as outlined in the Indigenous Education Plan (2024-2026) in conjunction with the colleges overall strategic direction.The incumbent supports engagement, growth and retention initiatives that reinforce the departments strategic goals that embody values of reconciliation, Indigenization, decolonization, innovation, partnerships, and collaboration. The role emphasizes reciprocal relationship with Indigenous communities, donors, and partnerships that advance institutional commitments to Indigenous education.Accountable for internal and external communications infrastructure across the college and surrounding communities to enhance learning experiences, outreach and brand awareness rooted in the Indigenous Engagement and Education Plan (2024-2026). The incumbent also supports events, programming and learning series for the department.What You’ll Be Doing

• Organizing and supporting the Office of Indigenous Engagement and Education(OIEE) activities -related training and events, ensuring high quality and professionalism through effective planning and coordination.
• Creating marketing materials and supporting donor relations events; engages the community through social media in alignment with the Indigenous Engagement and Education Plan
• Promoting events, providing technical support to participants, and optimizing outreach and services through performance measurement systems.
• Identifying and analyzing potential donors by developing a prospecting list, and planning donor-centered activities.
• Preparing draft Memorandums of Understanding and Partnership Agreements for approval.
• Developing communication materials for fundraising, events, preparing a draft Annual Report, acquiring culturally appropriate gifts, and monitoring central Indigenous Education and accessibility emails.
• Promoting events, providing technical support to participants, and optimizing outreach and services through performance measurement systems.
• Providing support and guidance to the internal Sheridan community to engage in reconciliation, Indigenization and decolonization related events and programming.
• Fostering positive relationships within the Sheridan community to promote Indigenous Engagement, reconciliation, and equitable best practices.
• Delivering high quality service and communications to Indigenous partners and external relations.
• Providing administrative support to the AVP and OIEE, maintains a database of activities, and prepares statistical reports.
• Monitoring the annual budget, processes payments, and improves administrative procedures by creating templates and reporting documents.
• Participating in other projects and initiatives as assigned.

About YouYou thrive on change making and legacy projects that have meaningful impact with regards to Indigenous Engagement and Education.You have good judgement, diplomacy, discretion and sensitivity embedded in cultural competency.You are an innovative thinker with fine research, analytical and problem-solving skills.You are invested in personal growth and advancement within post-secondary education.You have superlative communication and facilitation and influencing skills and can clearly present and communicate complex information verbally and in writing across multiple levels.You have the skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in the workplace, value participating in and creating safe, brave and?inclusive environments and thrive in a culture that is inclusive and contributes to workplace equity.You are client service focussed, model approachability, have an aptitude to make connections, support and guide others and may identify as a relationship and community builder.You have exceptional time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills to thrive in a busy work environment.The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• Indigenous citizenship is strongly preferred.
• 3-year college diploma or university degree in related field such as Indigenous Studies in History, Governance, Language, Arts and related fields, Event Management, Administration, Social Sciences, and business.
• 3-year minimum experience and knowledge related to current trends, issues, legislation, regulation and best practices in areas of Indigenous education, Indigenization, philanthropy, human rights, reconciliation, equity and inclusion. (equivalency to be considered)
• Informed and comprehensive understanding of Indigenous history, policies, reconciliation framework – Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), international frameworks -United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and Indigenous Justice frameworks -Missing Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)Report essential.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to strategize with the AVP on innovative models for achieving goals.
• History of successful events management.
• Comprehensive understanding of donor relations and advancement.
• Strong social media skills; Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse constituencies in a team environment.
• History of successful events management.
• Comprehensive understanding of donor relations and advancement.
• Understanding of the diverse college community groups (faculty, staff, students, campus visitors).
• Experience in a post-secondary, multi-union environment is preferred.
• Awareness of student environments, campus systems and organizations, and the College’s policies and procedures related to Indigenous engagement and education, student life and activities strongly preferred.
• Proficient with computer software (e.g. MS Office Suite, WebEx, Zoom) and experienced with website content maintenance.

Who We AreEvery member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future ( ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

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Other DetailsFaculty/Department: Office of Indigenous Engagement & Education
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid Position | On-site at least 3 days/week
Reference #: J0924-1191
Employee Group: Administrative
Payband: NI
Salary Range: $63,220 – $79,024
Application Deadline: October 9, 2024Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact .You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

Expected salary

$63220 – 79024 per year

Location

Oakville, ON

Job date

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:31:40 GMT

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