JOB OPPORTUNITY

Education Coordinator (Term Temporary)

Date Classified: November 25, 2024
Business Unit: Education Department
Location: Lax Kw’alaams, BC
Reporting to: Education Manager

The Lax Kw’alaams Band has an immediate opening for a temporary term, full-time Education Coordinator. The position will be 6 months to 1 year term.

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 Wap Suwilaawksa 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).
• 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.
• Follow through on deadlines for funding applications and liaise with applicants on application progress.
• Assemble (prepare financial summary) and present student application packages to the Education Manager for approval.
• Administer the Band education policies and procedures and bring forward any concerns (student performance, including but not limited to, attendance, reporting and performance) to the Education Manager.
• Release monthly cheques and address any student concerns, as approved by administration.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a similar field is preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered Knowledge of Education Institutions is an asset or willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain individual files and records.
• Experience with computers and using related documents (word, excel, etc.)
• 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 a healthy lifestyle.
• Valid BC driver’s license or in the process of getting one.
• Provide a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening as a condition of employment.
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Wages will be $33.20 per hour.
• This is a union position and is open to all genders.

Submission Deadline:

• December 9, 2024
• Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.
• We invite all interested parties to reply in the strictest confidence to the
  Human Resources Email: [email protected]