Board of Governors – First Nations University of Canada

First Nations Univeristy of Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Nations University of Canada is inviting nominations and applications for the Board of Governors. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in areas relevant to governance and academia, including First Nations education and financial management. This role aims to strengthen the university's mission through effective leadership and insights from seasoned professionals.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have extensive knowledge of indigenous governance.
• Experience in financial management and academic administration required.
• Community-based traditional knowledge or education experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Select board members with necessary expertise in business and financial governance.
• Oversee university policies and processes.
• Engage in discussions related to First Nations education.

Skills

Governance

Financial management

Academic policies and processes

First Nations education

Institutional fund development

Corporate law

Labour relations

Education

15-20 years teaching experience

Job description

Board of Governors – First Nations University of Canada

FIRST NATIONS UNIVERSITY OF CANADA – Nomination/Applications for Board of Governors

The First Nations University of Canada is seeking applications or nominations for the Board of Governors. The nominations or applications should include a cover letter clearly stating the areas of expertise and reasons for interest along with a curriculum vitae or resume.

Qualifications:
The Selection Committee will endeavour to select board members with the following areas of expertise: Governance, business and general management; Financial management; Academic (university policies and processes); Academic (education administration); First Nations education (15-20 years teaching experience); Community-based traditional knowledge keeper or educator (knowledge about indigenous governance, language and traditional knowledge); Institutional fund development; Corporate law; and Labour relations.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 4:00 p.m. on April 10, 2015

Please submit resumes to:

Human Resources Office
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
Suite 200 – 103A Packham Avenue
SASKATOON, SK
S7N 4K4
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]