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Community Liaison & Student Recruitment Officer position available at Oshki

September 16, 2006 - 8:16am | by Anonymous

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.  Still in it early stages, OSHKI is an innovative, independent institution that currently offers accredited courses in business, social services, and early childhood education.  New programs are also in the works.

We are looking for a highly, energetic and dynamic individual for the Community Liaison & Student Recruitment Officer position.  This is an exciting opportunity to help NAN members and other learners to increase their educational growth and successes.  The successful candidate will liaise with individuals, educators and leaders of the NAN communities and organizations and will actively promote OSHKI’s education and training programs to achieve or exceed minimum enrollment numbers for our programs.  Responsibilities also include: 

  • Promptly contacting new learners referred by community agencies, and making timely responses to enquiries from prospective students
  • Provide counseling and information services to prospective students regarding career and educational options and choices to ensure students are recruited into programs appropriate to their interests and needs.
  • Liaise with colleagues at OSHKI and with partner institutions to clarify program goals, expectations and requirements in order to assist interested individuals in making informed decisions regarding entry into programs.
  • Communicate course and program requirements, application processes, and funding options and eligibility criteria to prospective students
  • Work with students, community-based agencies and partners to facilitate student entry into programs, by scheduling required testing and arranging for local invigilators.

Qualifications for this position include:

  • Possess a diploma in Business Administration, Social Services or related program;
  • One to three years of Marketing, placement, career clarification or guidance experience;
  • Experience in one or more of:  student recruitment; administration of enrolment, registration or application processes; adult education or training;
  • Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills;
  • Presentation and public speaking skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with First Nation communities and organizations.
  • Ability to travel to 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
Email:  info@oshki.ca

Closing date: Friday, September 22, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

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

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