Regional Indigenous Student Success Advisor

Employer Name: Confederation College

City: Kenora

Province: Ontario

Postal Code: P9N 3X7

Application Deadline: June 8, 2025

Hours of Work: Full-Time, 35 hours/week

Job Type: Full-Time

Wages: $33.55-$38.88/hr

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

The role of the Regional Indigenous Student Success Advisor is to engage in meaningful and collaborative relationship building with Indigenous communities and organizations based on respect and reciprocity toward a long term and ongoing relationship between Indigenous peoples and Confederation College.

The Regional Indigenous Student Success Advisor engages with community members, including potential students, families and communities to inform them about post-secondary programs, micro-credentials, apprenticeship, contract training, preparatory programs, and Academic Upgrading. The incumbent, under the supervision of their Campus Manager and as a member of the Western Campus’ team, provides outreach to individuals, communities and / or organizations to identify opportunities and capacity gaps within the educational continuum.

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

• 3-year diploma/degree or equivalent in Indigenous Studies, Community Development, Social Work, Education, Communications and Public Relations
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with Indigenous Communities, specifically in Northwestern Ontario, with contacts and relationships with the different Indigenous Communities and Organizations.
• A thorough understanding of the College system and its procedures and programs.
• A sound knowledge of computer software (word processing, presentation, desktop publishing, internet and email).
• Planning, advising and project management skills (organization and budget).
• Sales/Marketing skills.
• Excellent oral and public speaking skills and superior writing ability.
• Creativity and excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Please apply online at: https://confederationcollege.peopleadmin.ca/postings/5759

In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College’s core values of respect, caring and openness we are committed to providing our current and future employees with a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. As such we are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475-6148 to make appropriate arrangements.

Please note this position requires you to be on campus during working hours.

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