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Program & Student Service Coordinator

The Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute established by Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) offers post-secondary education and training programs.  We offer choice, accessibility, flexibility, opportunities and support services for our students.  The Institute is an independent institution and currently offers courses in business, social services, website development and early childhood education.

We are inviting applications for a Program & Student Service Coordinator.  Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the identification of opportunities and develop proposals related to current and proposed programs and projects to advance funding, accreditation, student services, curriculum design and development, and program delivery to members in the NAN Territory. 

Some of the responsibilities will include:  1) Consult with NAN community members to identify community educational program needs deliverable through the Institute and its partners.  2) Establish and build positive working relationships with partner post-secondary educational institutions to facilitate and enhance programs and services which further our mandate.  3) Source and review, coordinate or carry out curriculum design as necessary to meet identified needs, within approved program plans and budgets.

Qualifications for this position include:
• Possess at minimum an undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience in management;
• Track record of successful proposal writing, in particular to secure funding;
• Demonstrated ability to research and identify program and funding needs and opportunities;
• Project management skills, including team leadership, program and budgetary planning and reporting;
• Knowledge or experience in curriculum design and training needs assessment;
• Experience in any: student recruitment; administration of enrolment, registration or application processes; career counseling; adult education or training;
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with First Nation communities and organizations;
• Be a highly energetic self-starter with excellent interpersonal, strong analytical, communications and problem solving skills;
• Fluency in either Oji-Cree or Cree would be an asset.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest and a resume, with three references, to:

Executive Director
Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute
106 Centennial Square, 3rd Floor
Thunder Bay, ON  P7E 1H3

Fax:  (807) 622-1818

For a copy of the job description, please contact:
Valerie Nabigon
Administrative Assistant
(807) 626-1880

Closing date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at 12:00 p.m.

While we appreciate all applications for this position, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.