The Indigenous Student Development Coordinator leads initiatives that enhance the engagement, success, and sense of belonging of Indigenous students within the School of Kinesiology. The position develops and delivers student engagement programs, leadership opportunities, cultural initiatives, and community-building activities that foster an inclusive and supportive experience for Indigenous Kinesiology Students.
Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, campus partners, and Indigenous communities, the incumbent supports Indigenous student recruitment, transition, retention, and overall student success while advancing the school’s commitment to the UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan and principles of reconciliation.
Organizational Status
The Indigenous Student Development Coordinator reports to the Director, School of Kinesiology, and works closely with the Manager, Finance and Administration to support the planning, coordination, and delivery of Indigenous student initiatives and strategic priorities.
The incumbent collaborates with faculty, staff, Student Services, the First Nations House of Learning, the Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives, Enrolment Services, Indigenous student support professionals across UBC, and Indigenous community partners to advance Indigenous student engagement and success.
Work Performed
Student Development & Engagement
- Designs and delivers workshops, cultural events, mentoring opportunities, and co-curricular programming that enhance the Indigenous student experience.
- 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.
- Promotes leadership, experiential learning, research, and professional development opportunities for Indigenous students.
- Applies emerging best practices in Indigenous student engagement and success to continuously improve programming and services.
- Provides information on available financial supports, awards, and other resources, and refers students to the appropriate campus services for further assistance.
Community Collaboration & Partnership
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with Indigenous campus partners, including the First Nations House of Learning, the Office of Indigenous Strategic Initiatives, Indigenous communities of practice and Indigenous programming within the Faculty of Education.
- Leads and facilitates collaboration with faculty, Student Services, academic departments, and campus partners to develop culturally responsive programming and initiatives.
- Serves as a member of the School's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization (EDID) Committee, contributing to initiatives that advance Indigenous priorities and reconciliation.
- Represents the School on committees and working groups and develops relationships with Indigenous communities and external organizations to strengthen partnerships and student engagement.
Leadership & Program Coordination
- Recruits, trains, and supports peer mentors, Work Learn students, volunteers, and student leaders.
- Serves as the on-site manager for spaces dedicated to indigenous student learning, research and cultural programming within the school of kinesiology
- Manages programming and events out of the Indigenous Student Learning Center
- Provides guidance and support to faculty and staff in the planning and delivery of Indigenous programming and initiatives across the School.
- Works with the School of Kinesiology Advising team to promote Indigenous student enrolment. Supports the creation of new initiatives and pilot programs to support Indigenous student enrolment
- Manages program logistics, communications, budgets, and event planning, as required.
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