Administrator, Indigenous Education Network

Date Posted: 10/03/2024
Req ID: 39963
Faculty/Division: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Department: OISE:Ofc of the Dean
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

OISE is recognized as a global leader in graduate programs in teaching and learning, continuing teacher education, and education research. OISE is committed to enhancing the social, economic, political and cultural wellbeing of individuals and communities locally, nationally and globally through leadership in teaching, research and advocacy. A unique place to work, learn and grow, OISE addresses current and emerging challenges with the scale, academic excellence and collaborative energy that few institutions in the world can claim.

OISE is among the first Canadian faculties of education to prioritize Indigenous education and research, and is committed to the development and sustainability of Indigenous education initiatives at the University of Toronto.


Your opportunity:

Based within the Dean’s Office, this is your opportunity to be a part of OISE’s longstanding commitment to initiatives in Indigenous Education. This is also your opportunity to support the work of the Indigenous Education Network (IEN), a co-curricular body founded at OISE in 1989 and an enduring site of Indigenous presence at the university, comprised of students, faculty, staff and community members dedicated to Indigenous research and pedagogy.

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Indigenous Education Initiatives, you will provide administrative support to Indigenous projects and initiatives at OISE identified by the Dean in consultation with the Dean’s Advisory Council on Indigenous Education (DACIE). You will provide broad event and activity planning support to the Indigenous Education Liaison, in addition to coordinating the day-to-day operations of the IEN and helping to increase its profile.


Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the day-to-day schedules, activities, materials, office procedures and follow-up items of the IEN
• Drafting agendas for and participating in IEN Leadership Team meetings, including sharing updates on IEN activities, relationships and providing input on office needs/priorities.
• Attending meetings for the Dean's Advisory Council on Indigenous Education and provide administrative support to the Indigenous Education Liaison as needed (i.e. zoom hosting, notetaking and information sharing on IEN activities)
• Determining logistical details and activities for IEN and related events, including producing & distributing invitations and promotional materials, coordinating RSVPs, booking space, arranging catering, greeting guests, other follow up activities
• Writing and disseminating routine communication materials and correspondence, including communications via email and social media, aimed at increasing the profile of IEN and outreach to Indigenous communities and other stakeholders
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal contacts (faculty,staff, students) and external contacts (community members and organizations) with a stake in Indigenous Education
• Keeping well-informed on current events and on changes to policies and legislation affecting Indigenous people, briefing leadership as appropriate
• Making minor purchases, coordinating invoices and honoraria payments

Essential Qualifications:

• College Diploma (2 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years related experience.
• Minimum two years experience in and with Indigenous communities.
• Experience providing front line service in a post secondary environment
• Experience in event planning and program delivery.
• Experience providing administrative support.
• Strong knowledge of diverse Indigenous cultures in Canada.
• Demonstrated experience in carrying out relational and trauma-informed approaches to working with Indigenous people and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations.
• High level of proficiency with standard office software and online applications.
• Strong organization and problem solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability in exercising discretion with sensitive issues and confidential materials/matters.
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Knowledge of and experience with Indigenous Community in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Familiarity with approaches to equity, diversity and inclusion within education spaces.
• Experience with digital programming and website and social media communications/maintenance.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Efficient
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Proactive

Closing Date: 10/13/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 07 -- $59,172. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $75,673. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Student Services