First Nations Student Navigator

Job Description

Job title: First Nations Student Navigator

Company: Yukon University

Job description: Alongside all members of the Yukon University community – including professional peers across the Student Success division – the Navigator role upholds and advances the university’s legislated commitment to Reconciliation. The Navigator collaborates with staff and faculty to identify and remove systemic barriers affecting Indigenous’ students’ access to resources and, is part of a larger team that works to instil a sense of belonging in all Yukon University students, across programs of study. Finally, the First Nation Student Navigator serves as a subject matter expert whose role supports equitable retention and completion rates across all programs of study.Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Indigenous Studies, Education, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field required. A Master level Degree in a related field is preferred. Significant relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience working with Indigenous citizens to support cooperative community projects and goals.
• Experience in a post-secondary setting.

Restricted to candidates with lived experience navigating barriers faced by Indigenous people. Preference will be given to individuals with Yukon first Nations ancestry. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted.Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Job date: Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:07:29 GMT