St. Thomas University

• Provides the necessary guidance, supports, programs, and services to Indigenous students to ensure academic success at St. Thomas University.
• Assists students in navigating the student academic support system and encourages them to take advantage of the services and supports that best suit their needs.
• Coordinates and assists with various campus events, workshops, and activities.
• Develops and manages academic and cultural on-campus support for Indigenous students and promotes cross-cultural awareness of First Nation culture.
• Supports the planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive and effective recruitment and retention strategies focused on Indigenous students.
• Recruitment activities focusing Indigenous students including, but is not limited to, making arrangements to visit high schools, giving presentations, meeting with students, family members, guidance counsellors, teachers, principals, education directors and community leaders.
• Assists in the development of relevant funding proposals to address needs of Indigenous students at St. Thomas University, through consultation with the Nikanahtpat / Director of Indigenous Initiatives.
• Serves as a member of the Senate Committee on Reconciliation and provides support and assistance with reconciliation initiatives.
• Represents the University and promotes post-secondary education at Career Fairs, Indigenous communities, schools, and other public events.
• Liaises with New Brunswick's fifteen First Nations communities to promote post-secondary education participation.
• Liaises with representatives from other Universities who focus on Indigenous initiatives.
• Other duties as required.

• A university degree.
• Experience working in areas such as program development and management, event planning, community engagement, coaching and guidance, and strategic planning.
• An understanding of the needs of Indigenous students in accessing and being successful in post-secondary education.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with New Brunswick's First Nations communities.
• The ability to work independently and experience managing multiple projects.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills to deal with a diverse set of demands.
• Analytical ability with sound decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with considerable experience in public speaking.
• Experience working with Indigenous youth and other students/young adults in secondary and post-secondary education environments will be considered assets.
• Valid driver's license.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional need to give immediate and detailed attention to matters and issues in the student life area.
• Dealing with students' personal crises and conflict can cause stress.
• Irregular hours are often part of the response to student issues and can be disruptive to personal life.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Regular need to balance competing deadlines and projects.
• A visible presence on campus to enable close attention to the needs and concerns of student and community members.

The closing date for receipt of applications is September 26, 2024. All applications are to be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Candidates are responsible for clearly demonstrating in their cover letters how they meet the requirements of the position.

An equal opportunity employer, St. Thomas University is committed to employment equity for women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

St. Thomas University is situated on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Wəlastəkewiyik / Maliseet whose ancestors along with the Mi'Kmaq / Mi'kmaw and Passamaquoddy / Peskotomuhkati Tribes / Nations signed Peace and Friendship Treaties with the British Crown in the 1700s.

© 2024 St. Thomas University. Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.

St. Thomas University

Founded in 1910, St. Thomas is a primarily undergraduate university located in Fredericton, NB. With an enrolment of 1,700 students, STU offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work degrees for undergraduates, in addition to distinctive program opportunities like the Bachelor of Arts (Aviation Stream), the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Bachelor of Social Work, and the Bachelor of Applied Arts. For those interested in post-degree or graduate studies, St. Thomas offers a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Social Work.

Professors are distinguished scholars, authors, and commentators, and provide an outstanding education to their students. STU outperforms the Canadian university average for effective teaching, a supportive environment, student-faculty interactions, and higher order learning (National Survey of Student Engagement). Students report greater gains in critical thinking, writing, and problem solving when compared to the national average (CUSC Survey of First-Year Students). The university holds Canada Research Chairs in global and transnational studies and in physical culture and social life, as well as a health research chair in community health and aging.

Mission

St. Thomas University prioritizes teaching and learning so that each student is prepared for personal and career fulfillment. Through leading programs informed by our humanistic approach and opportunities for experiential education, we offer a robust and inclusive learning community that fosters connections across academic disciplines and emerging scholarly areas. On our beautiful campus, supportive faculty and staff create the ideal place for discovery and possibility. Each St. Thomas student is empowered to think independently, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Meaningful contributions to the communities we serve locally, nationally, and globally are made today, through our teaching and research, and tomorrow, through the success of our alumni.

Vision

St. Thomas University commits to become the leading choice for students seeking a holistic university student experience.