Director Indigenous Programs

Simon Fraser University; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-work program

Defined benefit pension plan

On-campus tuition waiver for employees

Job summary

Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business seeks a visionary Director for Indigenous Programs to advance decolonization and Indigenization in education. You will oversee Indigenous graduate programs, partner with faculties, and enhance community engagement across SFU and partner institutions.

The role directs the EMBA IBL program, Indigenous graduate courses, and related diplomas/certificates, while collaborating across the University to integrate Indigenous knowledge, culture and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent and five years of related experience in Indigenous education/training.
• Experience with Indigenous student/community groups and partnership development.
• Fundraising and grant writing experience or related university partnership work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic Indigenous Programs and Indigenous community engagement initiatives for Beedie Graduate Programs.
• Support faculty in integrating Indigenous ways of knowing into courses and programs.
• Oversee EMBA IBL program, graduate Indigenous courses, and Indigenous Graduate Diploma/Certificate initiatives.
• Collaborate with SFU faculties and external partners to advance Indigenous curriculum, knowledge and history.

Skills

Indigenous issues knowledge

Partnership building

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Education

Master’s degree (MBA, Educational Leadership, Indigenous Studies, Public Admin or related)

Job description

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

About the Role

The Indigenous Business Leadership team at the Beedie School of Business is a progressive and inclusive team who is focused on Decolonizing and Indigenizing business education and supporting Indigenous Graduate students completing their MBA. We are bold, creative and innovative and look for ways to serve the communities we are in relationship with. As a team, we invite Indigenous graduate business students to learn from world class faculty as a way to lead and increase the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples, communities and organizations through the lens of business and economic development. As a collaborative and supportive team, we work wisely within an exciting and fast-changing industry, with a common passion for supporting the learning journey for others.

The Director, Indigenous Programs is a visionary leader committed to advancing decolonization and Indigenization in education and oversees academic Indigenous Programs and Indigenous community engagement initiatives for the Beedie School of Business Graduate Programs. The role provides support to faculty as they integrate Indigenous ways of knowing into courses and programs; oversees the delivery of the Executive Master’s in Business Administration in Indigenous Business and Leadership (EMBA IBL) program; graduate Indigenous courses, and the Indigenous Business Leadership Graduate Diploma and Certificate programs and works closely with multiple work partners across the University to support initiatives to recognise and incorporate Indigenous cultural curriculum, knowledge and history within the School and collaboratively with other SFU Faculties and universities as appropriate.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Educational Leadership, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration or other related field, and five years of related experience in managing Indigenous education/training, working with Indigenous student and community groups, and experience with internal/external relations related to Indigenous community partnership development, fundraising and grant writing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent knowledge of Indigenous issues in post-secondary education, Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its Calls to Action, The Royal Commission on Indigenous People, The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
• Excellent partnership-building, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of risk management.
• Excellent knowledge of trauma informed and cultural safety approaches and practices.
• Excellent public relations skills and problem-solving skills working in an external transparent environment.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more! View our benefits brochure

*Prorated for part-time employees

Additional Information

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].