Indigenous Experiential Learning Coordinator

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The Opportunity

• Advises Indigenous students on professional, personal, cultural, and employment success.
• Advertises, and communicates events, internship and other experiential learning opportunities to Indigenous students to ensure they are aware and can access all opportunities available.
• Assists students using a person-centred approach to find meaningful internships and other opportunities for personal and professional development. This position can act as a resource person that Indigenous students can count on to help them succeed in their degrees.
• Administers student program reflection, regular check-ins, assessment, and necessary administrative tasks related to student internships.
• Develops and provides students access to relevant professional development opportunities to enhance their learning. This can include bringing Indigenous guest speakers to campus, planning skill development activities, and offering workshops.
• Connects regularly with community partners and manages relationships to create strong cultural community engagement among the student population.
• Develops partnerships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations and businesses to meet student needs and career interests. This can include career fairs, entrepreneurship showcases, mentoring opportunities, and student leadership development.
• Coordinates workshops that bring Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqey, and other Indigenous traditions to campus.
• Uses our Outcome Plus career and experiential learning platform, 'Learning in Action', to track and oversee programs.
• Works with student clubs, societies, the Students Union, and other student organizations to help them incorporate Indigenous experiential learning in their programming.
• Collaborates closely with the Experiential Learning & Career Development staff, the Indigenous Student Services Coordinator, and the Elder in Residence to develop and support Indigenous experiential learning initiatives.
• Works with and supports the provincial FutureWabanaki working group to promote FutureWabanaki initiatives in New Brunswick.
• Other duties as required.

• Candidate should have an undergraduate degree or pending completion. A degree in the social sciences or humanities would be an asset. Strong cultural knowledge of and existing relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations in New Brunswick.
• Experience working with students in employment, volunteer, or leadership development programs.
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous communities and organizations in New Brunswick is essential.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to use software and database programs, including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Awareness of Indigenous and non-Indigenous social service and employment programs.
• Knowledge of person-centered and holistic approaches with Indigenous clients an asset.

St. Thomas University

Founded in 1910, St. Thomas is a primarily undergraduate university located in Fredericton, NB. With an enrolment of 1,700 students, STU offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work degrees for undergraduates, in addition to distinctive program opportunities like the Bachelor of Arts (Aviation Stream), the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Bachelor of Social Work, and the Bachelor of Applied Arts. For those interested in post-degree or graduate studies, St. Thomas offers a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Social Work.

Professors are distinguished scholars, authors, and commentators, and provide an outstanding education to their students. STU outperforms the Canadian university average for effective teaching, a supportive environment, student-faculty interactions, and higher order learning (National Survey of Student Engagement). Students report greater gains in critical thinking, writing, and problem solving when compared to the national average (CUSC Survey of First-Year Students). The university holds Canada Research Chairs in global and transnational studies and in physical culture and social life, as well as a health research chair in community health and aging.

Mission

St. Thomas University prioritizes teaching and learning so that each student is prepared for personal and career fulfillment. Through leading programs informed by our humanistic approach and opportunities for experiential education, we offer a robust and inclusive learning community that fosters connections across academic disciplines and emerging scholarly areas. On our beautiful campus, supportive faculty and staff create the ideal place for discovery and possibility. Each St. Thomas student is empowered to think independently, communicate effectively, and act responsibly. Meaningful contributions to the communities we serve locally, nationally, and globally are made today, through our teaching and research, and tomorrow, through the success of our alumni.

Vision

St. Thomas University commits to become the leading choice for students seeking a holistic university student experience.

• Occasional need to work evenings and weekends.
• Working with students and community partners may require occasional conflict resolution.