Assistant, Indigenous Community Engagement

at  OCAD University

OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we live, work and create

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Indigenous citizenship (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), connection to an Indigenous community, a history and/or evidence of lived experience and an understanding of the Indigenous culture(s) and practices
• Experience with the administration of Indigenous community programming, education and arts
• Understanding of Indigenous cultural, educational, political and economic conditions
• Post-secondary degree or equivalent, with a minimum of two (2) years administrative work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience; preferably in a post-secondary educational environment
• A demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service in a diverse environment
• Strong oral and written communication (including editing), interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated professionalism, and the ability to exercise tact, good judgement and diplomacy
• Strong working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, and experience working with databases
• Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to manage competing demands, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be an active contributor in the planning, formulation and implementation of student-centered services
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equity and diversity, and experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students, staff and faculty
• Flexibility in work hours; must be willing and able to work occasional evenings, as required
  Compensation: OPSEU Unit I, Appendix A, Grade A3; $50,163.56 to $65,081.34 per annum
  Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, for a total of 35 hours per week.

Interested internal permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 or temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service applicants are invited to submit an updated *resume and cover letter (PDF) , no later than Friday, October 4, 2024.

• Please upload your resume and cover letter as one PDF. Please name your upload: FirstName_LastName-Job Code

As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
We encourage members of designated equity-deserving groups to self-identify within the voluntary Applicant Questionnaire.
In order to alleviate the under-representation of Indigenous administrators, priority in hiring will be given to qualified Indigenous persons who identify as such in the application process. This initiative is a special program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
OCAD University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact People & Culture for more information or refer to OCAD U’s Policy of Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities.
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.

• Provide frontline support duties for the Executive Director, Indigenous Engagement; acting as the initial point of contact, responding to inquiries and requests for information, directing inquiries as appropriate
• Provide direct administrative support to the Executive Director, including scheduling appointments and meetings, ensuring all related background information and pertinent materials are provided for meetings, preparing detailed agendas, booking meeting spaces, making travel arrangements, preparing correspondence and reports
• Respond to online inquiries and requests to the Indigenous Student Centre for information, directing inquiries as appropriate; including answering and/or directing inquiries from students, faculty, staff and the public; providing information to students pertaining to processes, requirements, dates and deadlines
• Provide in-person support, at least one day per week, in the Indigenous Student Centre, including personal, guidance, support and crisis intervention to Indigenous students if/as needed; acting as a liaison between students and various individuals and offices within and external to the ISC
• Plan and coordinate events and activities for the Executive Director, including arranging catering, booking space on/off campus, and working with campus facilities and operations
• Draft communications on behalf of the Executive Director and the Indigenous Student Centre; sharing information and announcements to both internal and external community partners
• Act as the primary contact and support for the OCAD U Indigenous Education Council; drafting and managing communications to members, responding to requests for information, sharing relevant news and information about Indigenous OCAD and Indigenous initiatives on campus
• Schedule and coordinate quarterly meetings for the Indigenous Education Council; organizing catering, room booking, preparing meeting materials, taking minutes, as well as booking travel and accommodations for the annual in-person meeting
• Keep abreast of Indigenous OCAD U activities and work collaboratively with Indigenous staff and faculty to foster and maintain close relationships
• Maintain current knowledge and comprehensive understanding of relevant university policies, procedures and practices, in order to effectively respond and direct Indigenous students, staff and faculty, as appropriate
• Support the Indigenous Student Centre’s communications as needed, including the ISC weekly newsletter, social media and the department’s website, to build awareness, promote events and ensure access to accurate information
• Assist with coordination and support of ISC events and weekly programming as needed
• Assist with the preparation of institutional documents and reports required for government and external stakeholders (e.g. Ministry of Colleges and Universities); liaise with government bodies and the external community as needed
• Track and manage expenses, complete financial forms such as credit card reconciliations, cheque requisitions, transfer requests; liaise with Finance for these purposes as required
• Perform such general clerical duties as: preparing and following up on work requests, and ordering all necessary supplies
• Support the Indigenous Student Centre in daily operations, special projects and other duties as needed