Full Time | Alert Bay

Post-Secondary Education Coordinator/Receptionist

Deadline: Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

JOB SUMMARY: The Post-Secondary Education Coordinator will manage, plan and coordinate the Post-Secondary Education Program for band members living on and off reserve as per policy. Additional responsibilities include reception and bookings for the Cormorant Island Community Learning Centre (CICLC).

GENERAL DUTIES:

• To coordinate post-secondary education & nominal role funding programs
• To work with the post-secondary education committee in the development of new programs and local education initiatives for adults, youth and community members.
• To complete post-secondary registry, related reports and additional documentation for ISC and other funding agencies.
• To maintain and accurate up to date secure and confidential filing system for post-secondary students and other students.
• To prepare, approve and make timely requests for tuition, books and living allowance payments for ‘Namgis PSSE students approved and sponsored by ‘Namgis.
• To monitor student progress and provide advice and guidance to students
• To provide secretary/receptionist support services at the CICLC
• To be responsible for bookings for the CICLC to assist Employment & Training is ready for renters
• To see external funding for local training and education initiatives via proposal submission to external funding agencies
• To create a resource library for scholarships, bursaries and student loans
• To create a resource library for universities, colleges and adult education programs
• To prepare annual budgets and submit related progress reports to funding agencies
• To attend related workshops and training with FNESC and ISC
• Other related duties as may be required from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 or equivalent; preference given to those with work and/or personal experience in a post secondary setting
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
• Working experience in a First Nations environment
• Excellent computer skills

If this position interests you, please submit a covering letter and resume by Wednesday February 14, 2024to:

humanresources@namgis.bc.ca, or

Human Resources, ‘Namgis First Nation

PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC, V0N 1A0