Knighthunter.com / London, Ontario - Western University - Indigenous Services Program Coordinator (Youth Outreach)

Job Expired

This posting has expired and applications are no longer being received and this job does not show up on the main job list.

Position Type:	Contract
Location:	London, Ontario
Date Posted:	Apr 17, 2014
Experience:	2 Years
Education:	University Degree

Job Description

Indigenous Services Program Coordinator (Youth Outreach)

Responsibilities

Rated one of Canada's 100 Top Employers in 2013, Western is committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

Indigenous Services is committed to supporting Indigenous students in reaching their highest potential. Indigenous Services, part of the Student Development Centre, supports this commitment through the provision of a culturally-responsive space, programs and services that provide holistic and strength-based approaches to support indigenous students' self-determination.

The Program Coordinator will work with all staff, students, and volunteers within Indigenous Services to develop pre-university enrichment programming and services which will encourage Indigenous prospective youth to move from one educational level to another, for example, High School to Western. Activities will include community based youth programming such as; sports clinics and athletic events, and mini-university summer camps in collaboration with various Faculties.

Qualifications

Education:

University Degree

Experience:

2 years' experience working with Indigenous Youth in an educational setting
Experience with program planning, curriculum development and learning styles for adults and youth

Skills & Expertise:

Advanced ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing), lead business discussions and train others
People management experience with direct accountability for recruitment, on-going training and development and performance management
Program planning and understanding of learning styles for youth and staff
Ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
Self-motivated multi-tasker with strong organizational skills
Creative problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment, especially regarding confidential/sensitive matters
Proven curriculum development and staff programming experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to growth and change
Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills to enable team members to achieve high-quality outcomes
Knowledge of general office procedures including records management systems

Equal Employment Opportunity
Western is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you are interested in applying for this position go directly to the Working at Western website and apply on or before April 24, 2014.

Click here to Apply - Working at Western

Indigenous Services Program Coordinator (Youth Outreach)

Job Description

London, Ontario

Western University Jobs

More Same Category