Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
The Student Experience Coordinator (SEC) position is focused on providing students with a holistic experience as per University and Faculty of Native Studies priorities. Reporting to the Faculty General Manager who oversees student services for the Faculty of Native Studies (FNS), this position will play a critical role in supporting the mission for student success from FNS at the University of Alberta.
With input from the student services team at FNS, the incumbent will develop and implement a programming plan to address students’ wellness needs, which may include culture, community, and academics. Responsibilities include a team-oriented process of assessment, planning and coordination of services and supports to meet the wellbeing and academic needs of our students. This would include but not be limited to:
Connecting with the Associate Dean, Academic at FNS regularly to learn what challenges students face
Working closely with the NSSA to implement student programming and supports
Building relationships with First People’s House, Indigenous Recruitment Team and the Student Success and Experience office
Conducting surveys of our students to assess needs and gather feedback
Organizing information sessions and workshops for our students
Coordinating cultural activities for students, including liaising with and supporting knowledge holders in supporting students
Facilitate the participation of students in a supportive community
To effectively serve our majority-Indigenous student population, the Faculty of Native Studies requires a coordinator who possesses a deep, firsthand understanding of the unique systemic, academic, and cultural realities Indigenous students face in a post-secondary workplace. This shared identity and shared experience are critical assets for delivering culturally safe advocacy and designing impactful, responsive, and culturally relevant programming. This lived experience and cultural grounding will be necessary to build trust, secure and authentic community connections to the benefit of FNS students. Requiring an Indigenous hire ensures the coordinator can seamlessly navigate the distinct cultural protocols of supporting Elders, Knowledge Holders, and students within a holistic Indigenous framework.
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