Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute - Employment Opportunity (2)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Community Liaison & Student Recruitment Officer
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 Community Liaison & Student Recruitment Officer. Under the supervision of the Program & Student Service Coordinator, the successful candidate will liaise with NAN community members through regular community visits and actively promote Oshki’s education and training programs to achieve or exceed minimum enrollment numbers for our programs.
Responsibilities will also include: 1) promptly contacting new learners referred by community agencies, and making timely responses to enquiries from prospective students, 2) provide counseling and information services to prospective students with regard to career and education al options and choices to ensure students are recruited into programs appropriate to their interests and needs.
The qualifications for this position include:
• Possess a diploma in the following disciplines: Business Administration or Social Services;
• One to three years of Marketing, placement and/or career clarification/guidance experience;
• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills;
• Presentation and public speaking skills;
• Knowledge or experience in counseling techniques;
• Organization and time management skills;
• Experience in one or more of: student recruitment; administration of enrolment, registration or application processes; career counseling; adult education or training;
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with First Nations communities and organizations.
• Ability to travel the First Nations; both remote and road access;
• 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 this 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.