Coordinator,Indigenous Student Transition Job Abbotsford area,BC Canada,Education / Teaching

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Abbotsford (King Road)
Chilliwack (CEP)

Final date to receive applications:
January 8, 2026

Job Number: J Status:
Permanent Open Positions: 1 Salary

Schedule:

Staff Salary Schedule, Group 8 Hours/Week: 35 Salary: $64,096.86 - $76,450.94/Year

Indigenous Hiring Program

Position Description

Job Summary

The Indigenous Student Transition and Engagement Coordinator promotes and coordinates support for Indigenous students both in the Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) and across the university. Emphasizing holistic student support and development, the Coordinator develops and contributes to collaborative transition programming and events aimed at welcoming and orienting Indigenous students to UFV, with the goal of facilitating Indigenous student resiliency and success.

Through one-on-one and group community outreach activities, the Coordinator provides accurate and appropriate information about the university’s processes, programs, and services to prospective and current Indigenous students; parents; schools, organizations, communities; and First Nation Education Authorities. The Coordinator reviews and analyzes relevant survey results with Institutional Research & Planning to provide insight/recommendations on policy and programming to the Director, ISC.

Additional responsibilities include developing and overseeing the Indigenous Peer Mentorship Program; designing and overseeing the production of transition marketing materials; and building and expanding on community networks, both internal and external to the university.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum two (2) years’ related experience.

Demonstrated knowledge and lived experience of Indigenous peoples and communities, ways of knowing, and worldviews, particularly of the Stó:lo peoples.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by Indigenous students transitioning to and within postsecondary institutions, as well as the resources available to them.

Demonstrated knowledge of the post-secondary education system, with preference given to those with knowledge of UFV Student Services.

Possess an understanding and commitment to student development theory, student success initiatives, and community development.

Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.

Evidence of strong coaching and mentoring skills.

Evidence of strong skills in relationship building and collaboration.

Demonstrated strength in organizational skills, task prioritization, and goal setting.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent written communication skills, including experience writing reports.

Demonstrated strong computer skills, including the ability to use the advanced features of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook) and experience working with social media platforms and tools.

Valid BC Driver’s License (Class
5) and own (or have access to) a vehicle for travel between campuses.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume by the posting deadline.


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