Classification & Regular Hours
Hours per Week: 35
Salary Grade: 13
The base salary will be $63,730 - $90,820 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.
Please note, this position is a 2-year temporary full-time contract opportunity.
Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) from Turtle Island and can affirm claims of Indigenous membership and citizenship as required within Western’s MAPP Policy 1.58 – Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Membership and Citizenship. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.
Secondments are Welcome
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About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
About Us
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) is responsible for championing and/or supporting, through advice and counsel, Indigenous initiatives across a broad range of areas including student affairs, academic programs, workforce planning, space planning, policy and implementation, and training and development, etc. Through collaborative and community-engaged processes, the Office will facilitate partnerships that increase Indigenous voices and presence across all levels of work, study, and research at Western.
The Indigenous Student Centre and the Wampum Learning Lodge are housed under the oversight of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and provide culturally relevant wholistic and strength-based programs and services geared toward Indigenous students at Western. This position will have a dotted line to the Office of the Registrar to support cross-training on Indigenous recruitment, enrolment, and alignment with institutional goals.
Responsibilities
The Indigenous Recruitment & Retention Coordinator strengthens pathways for Indigenous learners to access, navigate, and succeed in post-secondary education at Western University. The role advances recruitment and retention initiatives through culturally relevant, relationship-based engagement with Indigenous communities and coordinated collaboration across the University. By supporting prospective and current Indigenous students and their families throughout the admissions process, transition to University, and ongoing student journey, the role contributes directly to Western’s commitment to advancing reconciliation and fostering Indigenous student success. The Indigenous Recruitment & Retention Coordinator plays a key role in advancing Indigenous recruitment and engagement across Canada and supports the planning and delivery of orientation and transition initiatives that foster a welcoming and supportive experience for prospective and incoming Indigenous students.
Qualifications
Education
- Undergraduate Degree in a related field
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with Indigenous youth and Indigenous communities with a focus on education
- Experience coordinating Indigenous student and/or youth events and programs
- Experience coordinating and planning large-scale events preferred
- Experience working in post-secondary education preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Thorough understanding of Indigenous post-secondary student educational needs, policies, issues, and implications in Canada
- A deep understanding of local Indigenous communities, organizations, and cultural protocols and practices is an asset
- Strong understanding of Indigenous histories, traditions and cultures
- Familiarity with social media and technology platforms relevant to engaging Indigenous students
- Demonstrated ability to use CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) to support recruitment, relationship management, reporting, and communications
- Knowledge of post-secondary programs, protocols and processes related to admissions with familiarity with Indigenous Student Services and Indigenous admission practices across the post-secondary sector
- Presentation skills to deliver engaging and informative presentations that clearly explain information to audiences using appropriate communication channels
- Ability to understand Indigenous student and community needs and expectations and provide excellent service to directly and indirectly satisfy expectations
- Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
- Ability to apply creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to daily work
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the university’s events and activities
- Ability to listen, inform, explain, and advise students on academic processes and regulations
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to plan and manage events of various sizes; familiarity with large-scale events an asset
Background Checks
Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce a current, clean driving abstract prior to commencing employment.
Affirmation Policy
Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note
This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.