Indigenous Student Success Coordinator

Job Details

Position Title:

Indigenous Student Success Coordinator

Status:
Full Time

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Faculty/Department:
Indigenous Education & Engagement

Campus/

Location:

North Campus (In Person), with regular travel to Lakeshore Campus as required to lead Indigenous student services, programming, and team collaboration across both sites.

Salary Range: FT Support Payband H (Start $37.34 - Max $43.18)

The Indigenous Student Success Coordinator is responsible for fostering a welcoming, culturally grounded community for Indigenous learners at Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber. This role leads the development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of student support programs and services, both independently and in collaboration with colleagues and departments across the institution.

Reporting to the Manager of Indigenous Education & Engagement, the Coordinator ensures the timely delivery of strategic retention and academic support initiatives, as identified by the Humber Indigenous community and aligned with the Ministry’s Post-Secondary Education Strategic priorities.

The Indigenous Student Success Coordinator supports Indigenous learners throughout their journey from pre-application to graduation using a holistic, Indigenous student‑centered approach. Programming focuses on strengthening student capacity, supporting transitions into post‑secondary education, and fostering belonging through culturally relevant and inclusive methods of delivery.

The incumbent is responsible for connecting Indigenous students to campus supports and services, including peer tutoring, counselling, and financial aid resources such as band funding and bursary opportunities. The Coordinator also serves as a primary resource for prospective and current Indigenous students and performs other related duties as required.

Degree or diploma in Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Business, Public Relations, Community Development, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in:

• Designing, delivering, and evaluating culturally grounded programs and services that support Indigenous student transition, retention, and success in a post‑secondary environment.
• Working directly with Indigenous students, demonstrating an understanding of diverse lived experiences, including transitions from urban, rural, and remote communities.
• Applying strong knowledge of Indigenous histories, cultures, teachings, and the ongoing impacts of colonization within student support and programming practices.
• Coordinating events, facilitating workshops, and delivering presentations to diverse audiences.
• Connecting students to institutional supports and resources, including financial aid, counselling, tutoring, and band funding processes.
• Building and sustaining relationships with Indigenous communities, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Managing multiple priorities independently within a collaborative environment, demonstrating strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Using digital tools (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, scheduling systems) to support program coordination, tracking, evaluation, and reporting.

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.

Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment ().

Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity‑deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post‑secondary environment. Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self‑identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

June 24, 2026