Divisional Director, Anishinaabe Student Success-Algoma University in SSM
Divisional Director, Anishinaabe Student Success-Algoma University
This position is responsible for the management and coordination of services to Anishinaabe students including, but not limited to, student life, cultural support, advising, outreach to prospective students, and community integration. The Divisional Director, Anishinaabe Student Success, is a dynamic lead position that is accountable for developing interdepartmental and comprehensive Anishinaabe services and initiatives. The Divisional Director, Anishinaabe Student Success is a position with management responsibilities that reports to a senior administrator; the roles and responsibilities of the position are of direct interest to the senior administrative committee and Board of Governors and, therefore, the position has a high degree of accountability.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate degree in related field (undergraduate degree considered if suitable candidate)
• Minimum 3 years working at a post-secondary institution; extensive experience in the area of Anishinaabe services
• Experience with liaison and student services; ability to lead and strategically co-ordinate services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with excellent organizational skills
• Instructional experience/ability
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required
• Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture/traditions required; Working knowledge of Anishinaabemowin an asset
• Computer proficiency required
*Anishinaabe includes First Nation, Inuit, Métis
Interested candidates are requested to submit a covering letter of interest outlining suitability for the position along with a resume via post, email or fax to:
Karen Doyle, Director of Human Resources
Algoma University
1520 Queen Street East,
Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario P6A 2G4
CONFIDENTIAL FAX: 705-949-4121 EMAIL: hr@algomau.ca
The application deadline is Monday, June 29, 2009 at 4:00PM
For a detailed job description, please visit www.algomau.ca and click on Careers.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Algoma University encourages applications from all qualified women and men, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.