Assessment Officer - Post-Secondary Education

MANITOBA MÉTISFEDERATION

ASSESSMENT OFFICER –POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

February 21, 2024

Posting #23-16-001(REPOSTED)

The Manitoba Métis Federation(MMF) is the National Government of the Red River Métis - also known as theManitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are Canada’s Negotiating Partners in Confederationand the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.

The MMF seeks to fill onefull-time Assessment Officer – Post-Secondary Education position within ourProvincial Education Department located at 200 Main Street in Winnipeg,MB. The Assessment Officer

Job Duties/Competencies:

·       Meetwith students virtually to assess student eligibility;

·       Providestudents with information and connection to MMF programs and bursaries;

·       Maintainstudent files and update databases;

·       Collaboratewith internal MMF departments to advance Métis students applications;

·       Ensureall requested information and documentation is collected from applicants;

·       Establishand maintain a network of contacts at secondary schools, universities, andcolleges;

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·      Deliver Post-Secondary Education programs and servicesto Métis Citizens;

·      Attend and assist with Métis cultural events,career and education fairs, regional and annual meetings;

·      Respond to and manage phone and email communications.

Skills and Qualifications:

·      Related post-secondary education in businessadministration or project management

·      Two years of related work experience;

·      Excellent communication skills includingexperience drafting correspondence and preparing reports;

·      Demonstrated ability to create and maintainfiling systems and maintain confidential records and files;

·      Strong organizational, interpersonal and timemanagement skills;

·      Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel,Outlook, PowerPoint;

·      Experience working for a government, not-for-profitorganization, and/or Indigenous community is an asset;

·      Experience working with boards and/or committeesis preferred;

·      Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, MMFprograms and services is a definite asset; and,

·       Abilityto travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Weoffer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision,pension, and vacation. Access to an on-site fitness facility as well as anin-house restaurant is available.

Please submit your resume and coverletter, referencing the job posting number by Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal recordcheck prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existingcriminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtainingthis document is not a guarantee of employment.

MMF HumanResources Department

300-150Henry Ave

Winnipeg,Manitoba R3B 0J7

Email to: jobs@mmf.mb.ca

Fax to (204)947-1816

All our job postings can be found at: www.mmf.mb.ca.