Post-Secondary Coordinator

The Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation) Council is currently accepting applications for a Post-Secondary Coordinator within the Education Department.

Location:

Delaware Nation Education Department

14760 School House Line

Thamesville, Ontario

N0P 2K0

Industry

Education (Lifelong Learning)

Job Status:

Permanent Full-Time

35 hours per week

Salary:

$50,000 – $60,000 per year

SUPERVISION

The Post-Secondary Coordinator shall be under the supervision of the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit Education Manager.

SCOPE

The Post-Secondary Coordinator will administer the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit Post-Secondary Program.  The Post-Secondary Coordinator will provide academic guidance and counselling to Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit students transitioning into and/or attending Post-Secondary Education institutions. The Post-Secondary Coordinator will ensure that the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit Post-Secondary Program maintains compliance with the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit Post-Secondary Program Policy and the Indigenous Services Canada National Guidelines.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (to include but not be limited to the following): 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Delaware Nation post-secondary program
• Maintain a financial database of funds committed and spent, as per funding requirements
• Make recommendations to the Education Committee for sponsorship and financial commitment regarding student applications
• Liaison with post-secondary education institutions, Indigenous units, Indigenous education councils/circles and other pertinent departments
• Research to stay informed on relevant post-secondary education institution programming and admissions criteria, government programs and funding, and other regulations, standards and guidelines
• Provide accurate information, support, advocacy and direction to applicants and students to enable them to reach their academic and career goals
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with students, community members, post-secondary education institution staff and other organizations through ongoing communication
• Recommend policy amendments as necessary to meet student needs
• Review acceptance letters, and send sponsorship letters.
• Process applications as per established intake deadlines
• Maintain relevant records and digital files with respect to student applications and academic history
• Monitor student grades and process student program reports at the school year end
• Collect financial support, curriculum and fee information from students in a timely manner
• Represent the program at Career Fairs, information sessions and other events
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with faculty and staff at educational institutions
• Facilitating the annual Post-Secondary orientation session
• Responsible for maintenance of Dadavan database and ISC reporting requirements