Indigenous Student Engagement Advisor

Job Summary

UBC Sauder School of Business is one of the world’s leading business faculties. The school consistently ranks among the top 100 in the world and is recognized internationally for excellence in research and learning, an outstanding faculty and unmatched global partnerships. A collaborative and respectful culture within which all members of our community can thrive is a key principle in our strategic plan, and one that underpins our educational mission.

UBC Sauder of School of Business is committed to the rebuilding of Indigenous economies in alignment with Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). We recognize that achieving reconciliation will not be possible without vibrant Indigenous economies.

To take meaningful reconciliatory action, UBC Sauder faculty and staff commit to ongoing cultural awareness training and learning of Indigenous pedagogy models. The two-eyed seeing approach will be a key factor in building bridges and fostering better relationships that support Indigenous students and communities. Guided by and rooted in the UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan, upholding safe student spaces and experiences is a top priority.

Indigenous-led economic strategy is critical to the growth of Indigenous communities in Canada. Developing transformational business pathways ensure creative opportunities that will build a future generation of leaders. Interweaving traditional Indigenous pedagogy models with western theories will provide new platforms that allow positive growth in Indigenous communities. The unique advantage of Indigenous visionaries and entrepreneurs is the connection to cultural identity and their values system.

Through these teachings they will rise to rebuild their Indigenous economies and be part of the economic fabric of Canada.

We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at the Vancouver Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam. We acknowledge that UBC Sauder at UBC Robson Square is situated on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh.

The Indigenous Student Engagement Advisor is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating programs and services to support indigenous students in the undergraduate, graduate and Diploma in Accounting (DAP) programs at UBC Sauder. In collaboration with university partners, the Advisor supports Indigenous UBC Sauder students to become successful university scholars, who are well positioned to engage in the university community and achieve their personal and career goals.

The Indigenous Student Engagement Advisor develops learning outcomes and objectives, co-curricular learning experiences, and advises instructors and departments within UBC Sauder that are seeking to incorporate Indigenous peer-supported learning and professional development into curriculum and programs.

• Working with the Director, Student Engagement and Development, and the Executive Director, Indigenous Business Initiatives and Engagement, develops and implements faculty-hosted student engagement and development programs for all UBC Sauder Indigenous students.
• Advises UBC Sauder instructors and departments on ways to incorporate Indigenous peer-supported learning and professional development into curriculum and programs.
• Leads and coordinates the delivery of existing student development programs and co-curricular experiences, activities and services for Indigenous students, developed in collaboration with UBC Sauder units and campus partners.
• Leads and coordinates the adjudication, delivery and assessment of the Ch’nook Scholars program.
• Identifies and supports students in crisis, either personal or academic, advises students on available resources and makes appropriate referrals to personal support services on campus.

• Creates and implements the mechanisms for students to participate in, lead and direct activities and events that enhance the student experience and sustain a sense of community among Indigenous…