Indigenous Student Development Coordinator

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

• Designs and delivers workshops, cultural events, mentoring opportunities, and co-curricular programming that enhance the Indigenous student experience.
•  Identifies and supports students in crisis, either personal or academic, advises students on available resources and makes appropriate referrals to personal support services on campus.
• Promotes leadership, experiential learning, research, and professional development opportunities for Indigenous students.
• Applies emerging best practices in Indigenous student engagement and success to continuously improve programming and services.
• Provides information on available financial supports, awards, and other resources, and refers students to the appropriate campus services for further assistance.

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with Indigenous campus partners, including the First Nations House of Learning, the Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives, Indigenous communities of practice and Indigenous programming within the Faculty of Education.
• Leads and facilitates collaboration with faculty, Student Services, academic departments, and campus partners to develop culturally responsive programming and initiatives.
• Serves as a member of the School's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization (EDID) Committee, contributing to initiatives that advance Indigenous priorities and reconciliation.
• Represents the School on committees and working groups and develops relationships with Indigenous communities and external organizations to strengthen partnerships and student engagement.

• Recruits, trains, and supports peer mentors, Work Learn students, volunteers, and student leaders.
• Serves as the on-site manager for spaces dedicated to indigenous student learning, research and cultural programming within the school of kinesiology
• Manages programming and events out of the Indigenous Student Learning Center
• Provides guidance and support to faculty and staff in the planning and delivery of Indigenous programming and initiatives across the School.
• Works with the School of Kinesiology Advising team to promote Indigenous student enrolment. Supports the creation of new initiatives and pilot programs to support Indigenous student enrolment
• Manages program logistics, communications, budgets, and event planning, as required.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and recommends improvements based on student feedback and emerging best practices.
• Develops and maintains a strong understanding of the School of Kinesiology's undergraduate curriculum, degree requirements, academic pathways, and student processes to effectively support Indigenous students, provide informed guidance, and facilitate appropriate referrals in collaboration with the School's Academic Advising team.
• Adjudicates Indigenous Funding opportunities within the school.

The incumbent exercises considerable judgment and independence in developing programs, supporting students, and building relationships with Indigenous communities and campus partners. Decisions directly affect the quality of the Indigenous student experience, the effectiveness of School programming, and the School's reputation and commitment to Indigenous engagement and reconciliation. The position requires discretion, cultural humility, and the ability to manage confidential information appropriately

Supervision Received

• Experience developing and delivering student engagement, leadership, community-building, or Indigenous programming in a post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with Indigenous students, communities, Elders, and campus partners.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, histories, and contemporary issues, preferably within British Columbia or Canada.
• Demonstrated commitment to reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.