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Competition Number P17845
Posting Title Indigenous Student Support Coordinator Classification Instructor
Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus
Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus
Building Other Building
Date Posted 09/09/2026
Closing Date 09/08/2026
Start Date 09/14/2026
End Date Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled Yes
Ongoing Yes
Category of work Full Time
Bargaining Unit Faculty Association
Hours of Work 1442.75 hours
Salary Range As per instructional salary grid Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent
Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay 199 days
Posting Status Open
Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.
This position has been designated for Indigenous person under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s employment equity program. You will be required to provide documentation to verify your Indigenous citizenship/membership during the recruitment process.
Job Duties
The Indigenous Student Support Coordinator will provide proactive support to Indigenous applicants and students, ensuring their successful transition and ongoing success at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This position is designed to enhance the recruitment, retention and success of the students with of Indigenous ancestry. This role involves liaising with various stakeholders, coordinating support services, and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and respectful of the diverse cultural perspectives and practice and possess the interpersonal skills to interact effectively with groups of diverse students, faculty and staff and community members. The incumbent will provide support and retention services that focus primarily on Indigenous students.
Key Responsibilities
Student Transition and Support
Coordinate and deliver Wichitowin transition programming for Indigenous students.
Establish proactive, student-centered relationships with campus community members, including program heads, staff, student development, Indigenous student centers, and enrollment services.
Collaborate with program heads and instructional staff to promote early identification of student issues.
Provide instruction in life skills topics to empower Indigenous students to achieve their educational goals and enhance employability skills.
Community And Cultural Support
Liaise with funding agencies and sponsors.
Assist students in accessing community and cultural support, provide referrals both internal and external to Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and advocate on behalf of students.
Leadership And Coordination
Provide leadership for the Indigenous Student Centre based on an outreach model that supports innovative practices to increase student engagement and success.
Facilitating Elder and Knowledge Keeper support services and maintain a teamwork and collaborative approach to providing services for Indigenous students.
Promote the Indigenous Student Centre as a positive learning, social, and cultural environment directed at the retention and well-being of Indigenous students.
Plan, develop, and deliver outcomes-based cultural curriculum, instruction, and culturally responsive events and programs that support the academic success, personal development, and community engagement of Indigenous students, in response to individual and group needs.
Liaise with the community and Indigenous agencies/services to facilitate access to community resources for the well-being of students.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, campus associations, and external agencies to optimize student success.
Communicate consistently and effectively with stakeholders.
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