Date Classified: February 9, 2022
Location: Lax Kw’alaams, BC
Business Unit: Education Department
Reporting to: Chief Administrative Officer
The Education Department has an immediate opening for an Education Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the Post-Secondary Program and working with students, post-secondary and school personnel to enable students to achieve greater success in their programs. This is a 6-month full-time position.
Duties and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Maintain education files and ensure proper record keeping including data entry to the database to record student history.
- Submit reports to ISC (such as nominal roll and PSSR-Post Secondary Student Report), as required and requested.
- Apply for grants/proposals to get education programs in Lax Kw’alaams and work closely with the instructor(s) and institutes. Complete the required interim & final reports for successful grants/proposals.
- Apply for grants/proposals for the Coast Tsimshian Academy to get additional funds for the school. Work closely with the grade 12 students as they prepare to enter post-secondary.
- Supervise the summer student program (including applying for funds, monitoring students, completing final reports).
- Review and complete the Nominal Roll for the Coast Tsimshian Academy.
- Assist students with applying for bursaries/scholarships (e.g., availability list support letter, etc.).
- Oversee the Lax Kw’alaams learning center, including staff and janitor.
- Assemble and present student application packages to the CAO for approval.
- Follow through on deadlines for funding applications and liaise with applicants on application progress.
- Prepare all letters of acceptance or otherwise for funding purposes.
- Liaise with Post-Secondary Institutions regarding student sponsorship regarding Tuition fees, books and supplies.
- Maintain a projected and current budget/expense on programs on computerized spreadsheets.
- Liaise between students/teachers/counselors/administrators/parents/institutions concerning sponsored students.
- Perform other tasks within the scope of the position.
Education, Experience and Knowledge:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree in Education or a similar field is preferred.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a similar role; previous experience within an education setting is an asset.
- Knowledge of Education Institutions is an asset. Ability to maintain individual files and records.
- Experience with MS Office and working in a computerized environment.
- Understanding Tsimshian history, culture and contemporary issues would be an asset.
- Highly motivated and able to work independently; must be able to schedule and prioritize work.
- Able to deal with people sensitivity, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to embodying a personal addiction-free lifestyle.
- Valid BC drivers’ license with clean driver’s abstract.
- Provide a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening as a condition of employment.
- The successful candidate must be fully COVID vaccinated and remain in full compliance with all public health orders and Band policies throughout their employment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Wages will be $29.16/hour. This is a Bargaining Unit position and is open to all gender.
Submission Deadline:
- February 16, 2022
- Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry.
- We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to the Human Resources Department: [email protected]
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