Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the Post Secondary Coordinator main objective is to support, assist and maintain the Post Secondary Student Assistance Program

- Assist the Education Director in improving the learning experience of post-secondary students, ensuring consistency with BFN First Nation guidelines and any mandated and professional accreditation standards.

- Support the Education Director in establishing and maintaining clear consistent expectations that encourage students to pursue a continuum of educational goals particularly in post-secondary studies.

- Support the Education Director in considering implementations of various measures to assess the academic achievement and progress of post-secondary students including grades and invoices from Colleges and Universities.

- Develop and maintain positive and effective relations with schools, Colleges, Universities and the School board departments and leads.

- Ensure policies are followed in the administration of the programs within the Education Department

- Develop, monitor and maintain student files, approved lists and waiting lists

- Prepare an annual work plan and monthly reports to supervisor

- Participate in the Education Staff Team meetings and other internal committees/groups in support of education services to the community

- Maintain communication with post-secondary students and post-secondary institutions





- Provide career counselling to students and advocacy services when required

- Coordinate post-secondary student needs/special needs

- Maintain files of bursaries and scholarships, ensure information is shared with applicants/students and encourage them to apply.

- Word processing, Databases, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Internet

- Focus on Student Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of students to meet or exceed their expectations within the Post Secondary parameter

- Become familiar with DADAVAN Post Secondary data management program.

Qualifications

- Minimum grade 12 (O.S.S.D) or Equivalent.

- Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation

- Organizational skills and time management

- Able to work independently, as well as in a team

- Reliable, mature, courteous

- Must be self-motivated

- First Aid and CPR
- The Successful Applicant must provide a Clear Criminal Reference Check (CPIC)/ Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

- Persons of Indigenous descent are preferred

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress

- Company events

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible schedule

- On-site childcare

- In office gym

- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate

- Christian Island, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Post Secondary Coordinator (Christian Island)
🏢 Beausoleil First Nation
📍 Christian Island