Indigenous Initiatives Manager

ubc; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 7,700 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

UBC Okanagan is seeking an Indigenous Initiatives Manager to lead planning, development and management of Indigenous initiatives. You will develop and implement professional services that support Indigenous programs on campus and collaborate with faculties, units and external partners to advance Truth and Reconciliation commitments and Indigenous priorities.

The role includes oversight of junior staff, alignment with senior leadership, and ongoing engagement with Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Management: Leads development, implementation and continuous improvement of Indigenous strategic initiatives and student development.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Builds relationships with Indigenous communities, faculties and external partners to advance Indigenous initiatives.
• Assessment & Continuous Improvement: Establishes performance metrics and conducts research to inform program development and decision-making.

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Student Management, Level C

Job Title

Indigenous Initiatives Manager

Department

UBCO | Program Leadership | Indigenous Programs and Services

Compensation Range

$7,727.33 - $11,112.00 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

Posting End Date

September 3, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of required background checks

Job End Date

Ongoing

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Sr Advisor on Indigenous Affairs, this position provides leadership in the planning, development, and management of Indigenous initiatives. It is responsible for the development and implementation of innovative, responsive, and professional services that support Indigenous initiatives at UBC Okanagan. The role collaborates with faculties and units in advancing the campus' Truth and Reconciliation Commitments and Indigenous Strategic priorities along with Indigenous community partners and various external agencies on behalf of various Indigenous initiatives. Additionally, this position provides oversight and mentorship to the Indigenous Initiatives Coordinator, Indigenous Student Development Coordinator and Indigenous youth and student engagement Coordinator. This position is situated in a demanding environment which required the highest level of tact, discretion and sensitivity with a particular focus on Indigenous community engagement.

Organizational Status

This position reports directly to the Senior Advisor to the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Principal on Indigenous Affairs and works closely with senior leadership, faculty and student service units. It collaborates with the AVP Students portfolio, Enrolment Services, academic units and Indigenous community partners to develop and maintain a network of support for Indigenous students and Indigenous initiatives. The role maintains relationships with local, regional, national and international Indigenous educational institutes and government agencies and represents Indigenous student interests and Indigenous strategic initiatives within UBC's institutional strategy and policy frameworks.

Work Performed

Strategic Leadership & Management

• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Indigenous strategic initiatives, Indigenous community engagement and Indigenous student development
• Leads cross-functional project teams to ensure an integrated and collaborative approach to Indigenous student development and success
• Develops and oversees strategic initiatives to foster Indigenous student retention, persistence and graduation outcomes
• Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of Indigenous-focused development models and service delivery frameworks
• Provides leadership in institutional strategies that support Indigenous student success
• Manages financial and operational planning for Indigenous student development and community outreach and engagement, ensuring efficiency and sustainability
• Engages in high-level decision making, representing Indigenous student interests in university-wide strategic planning

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with Indigenous communities, faculty and university partners to foster Indigenous student success and advance Indigenous strategic initiatives
• Represents Indigenous Programs and Services on university-wide committees
• Engages with external organizations, Indigenous governments, and education groups to enhance institutional partnerships
• Advises senior leadership on policies and initiatives affecting Indigenous strategic initiatives

Assessment & Continuous Improvement:

• Establishes and maintains performance metrics for Indigenous strategic initiatives
• Conducts research and prepares reports to inform program development and strategic decision-making
• Ensures continuous improvement of student development and community outreach programming through participation in professional development, conferen