Indigenous Student Support Coordinator

Saskatchewan Polytechnic; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Indigenous Student Support Coordinator at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus will provide proactive support to Indigenous applicants and students, ensuring their successful transition and ongoing success. The role focuses on recruitment, retention, and inclusive learning, liaising with stakeholders and coordinating support services.

The position requires knowledge of Indigenous cultures, strong interpersonal skills, and experience delivering student support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of education or closely related field, or equivalent combination of a relevant post-secondary education and experience.
• Two years recent and relevant work experience in developing and/or delivering learning and support activities for Indigenous people.
• Leadership and supervisory experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and understanding of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the network of social, financial and support agencies in the communities which serve Indigenous people.
• Ability to be self-directed
• Demonstrated skills in the use of common computer software packages such as MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Wichitowin transition programming for Indigenous students.
• Establish proactive, student-centered relationships with campus community members, including program heads, staff, student development, Indigenous student centers, and enrollment services.
• Collaborate with program heads and instructional staff to promote early identification of student issues.
• Provide instruction in life skills topics to empower Indigenous students to achieve their educational goals and enhance employability skills.
• Liaise with funding agencies and sponsors.
• Assist students in accessing community and cultural support, provide referrals both internal and external to Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and advocate on behalf of students.
• Provide leadership for the Indigenous Student Centre based on an outreach model that supports innovative practices to increase student engagement and success.
• Facilitate Elder and Knowledge Keeper support services and maintain a teamwork and collaborative approach to providing services for Indigenous students.
• Promote the Indigenous Student Centre as a positive learning, social, and cultural environment directed at the retention and well-being of Indigenous students.
• Plan, develop, and deliver outcomes-based cultural curriculum, instruction, and culturally responsive events and programs that support the academic success, personal development, and community engagement of Indigenous students, in response to individual and group needs.
• Liaise with the community and Indigenous agencies/services to facilitate access to community resources for the well-being of students.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, campus associations, and external agencies to optimize student success.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with stakeholders.
• Submit monthly reports and a year-end summary report to the program head and manager.
• Travel will be required
• Ability to work irregular hours is required
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership and supervisory experience

Strong communication and interpersonal

Self-directed

Collaborative with diverse stakeholdrs

Indigenous communities experience

Network of support agencies knowledge

MS Office use

Two years Indigenous learning/support

Education

Bachelor of education or closely related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.
This position has been designated for Indigenous person under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s employment equity program. You will be required to provide documentation to verify your Indigenous citizenship/membership during the recruitment process.

Competition Number

Competition Number P18030

Posting Title

Classification

Classification Instructor

Location

Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus

Other Location(s)

Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus

Building

Other Building

Date Posted

Date Posted 11/06/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 11/18/2026

JIQ #

Start Date

Start Date 11/30/2026

End Date

End Date 10/31/2027

Open Until Filled No

Ongoing

Ongoing No

Category of work

Category of work Part Time

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit Faculty Association

Hours of Work

Hours of Work 1442.75 hours

Salary Range

Salary Range As per instructional salary grid

Temporary Market Stipend

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

135 days for the 2026/2027 academic year
55 days for the 2027/2028 academic year

Posting Status

Posting Status Open

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties

The Indigenous Student Support Coordinator will provide proactive support to Indigenous applicants and students, ensuring their successful transition and ongoing success at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. This position is designed to enhance the recruitment, retention and success of the students with of Indigenous ancestry. This role involves liaising with various stakeholders, coordinating support services, and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and respectful of the diverse cultural perspectives and practice and possess the interpersonal skills to interact effectively with groups of diverse students, faculty and staff and community members. The incumbent will provide support and retention services that focus primarily on Indigenous students.

Key Responsibilities:
Student Transition and Support:

• Coordinate and deliver Wichitowin transition programming for Indigenous students.
• Establish proactive, student-centered relationships with campus community members, including program heads, staff, student development, Indigenous student centers, and enrollment services.
• Collaborate with program heads and instructional staff to promote early identification of student issues.
• Provide instruction in life skills topics to empower Indigenous students to achieve their educational goals and enhance employability skills.

Community and Cultural Support:

• Liaise with funding agencies and sponsors.
• Assist students in accessing community and cultural support, provide referrals both internal and external to Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and advocate on behalf of students.

Leadership and Coordination:

• Provide leadership for the Indigenous Student Centre based on an outreach model that supports innovative practices to increase student engagement and success.
• Facilitating Elder and Knowledge Keeper support services and maintain a teamwork and collaborative approach to providing services for Indigenous students.
• Promote the Indigenous Student Centre as a positive learning, social, and cultural environment directed at the retention and well-being of Indigenous students.
• Plan, develop, and deliver outcomes-based cultural curriculum, instruction, and culturally responsive events and programs that support the academic success, personal development, and community engagement of Indigenous students, in response to individual and group needs.
• Liaise with the community and Indigenous agencies/services to facilitate access to community resources for the well-being of students.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, campus associations, and external agencies to optimize student success.
• Communicate consistently and effectively with stakeholders.

Program Development and Reporting:

• Ensure the assessment of activities and services of the Centre to support a continuous improvement model.
• Submit monthly reports and a year-end summary report to the program head and manager.

Other

• Travel will be required
• Ability to work irregular hours is required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

• Bachelor of education or closely related field, or equivalent combination of a relevant post-secondary education and experience.
• Two years recent and relevant work experience in developing and/or delivering learning and support activities for Indigenous people.
• Leadership and supervisory experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and understanding of Indigenous cultures and traditions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the network of social, financial and support agencies in the communities which serve Indigenous people.
• Ability to be self-directed
• Demonstrated skills in the use of common computer software packages such as MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Desired QSA

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