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JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Futures in Engineering, the Program Coordinator, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Indigenous Academics has a primary focus on introducing new Indigenous STEM degree students to campus life at Queen’s University and facilitating successful transitions into and throughout their university experience. The Program Coordinator works as part of a team of professional and student staff from the faculties of Arts and Science, Health Sciences, and Engineering and Applied Science, alongside the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre, to design, deliver, and evaluate a range of educational interventions, orientation and transition programs, and specialized services for Indigenous undergraduate STEM degree students at Queen’s. Using current research and best practices, the Coordinator is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services related to first-year student orientation, as well as social, cultural, and academic transition programs and opportunities to support student development, wellness, retention, and success.
The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work outside normal business hours such as evenings and/or weekends and occasionally travel overnight when conferences and other special events are outside Kingston, adjusting weekly work hours to meet program needs.
In order to address the unique needs and concerns of Indigenous students, this opportunity is open only to qualified individuals who are able to verify their own Indigenous citizenship in accordance with the university’s Interim Policy on Hiring of Indigenous Specific Positions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have Indigenous ancestry and demonstrated connection with an Indigenous community and other Indigenous networks. Applicants are required to provide information to verify their Indigenous identity and will be expected to elaborate on the written information if invited to an interview.
• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Several years (3+) of related experience.
• Experience in event planning/coordination, project management and/or program leadership.
• Experience in leadership development, planning and implementing educational programs, volunteer programs or similar activities.
• Experience in workshop design, delivery and evaluation, preferably in a post-secondary setting.
• Experience in advising, coaching and/or educating young adults or post-secondary students.
• Training and experience in volunteer management an asset.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening required.
• Knowledge of Queen’s University and the opportunities available to its students is an asset.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Interest and demonstrated skills in program development, evaluation and enhancement.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including assertion and tact. Ability to use these skills and cross cultural sensitivity in working with students, staff, faculty and community partners throughout all stages of the program.
• Demonstrated group presentation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to diverse students, issues and needs (e.g. across social identities, levels of ability and learning styles); commitment to intercultural development.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to respond professionally to difficulties, knowing when to consult with others.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and other software application programs, with the ability to adapt to emerging technologies.

DEPARTMENTAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Provide work direction for student staff, including tutors: draft contracts, establish priorities, schedule if necessary, and define roles.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and training student staff and unpaid student leaders, in collaboration with other on-campus units and colleagues as required.
• Prepares reporting as required, in consultation with the Director InEng, including annual work plans.
• Represents the program, as delegated by the Director InEng, on relevant committees and working groups.
• Develop and tracks annual program budget(s) under the guidance of Director InEng.
• Maintain current knowledge of best practices, theories and research in student development and participate in relevant professional associations and conferences.
• Other duties as identified by the Director in support of the department.