Indigenous Student Support Coordinator

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Alumni; Regina; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus is actively seeking an Indigenous Student Support Coordinator to help Indigenous applicants and students transition smoothly and succeed at Sask Polytech. This role focuses on recruitment, retention and success of Indigenous students, with collaboration across campus services and Indigenous centres.

The successful candidate will lead the Indigenous Student Centre, coordinate Elder and Knowledge Keeper services, and develop cultural programs to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor of education or related field, or equivalent combination of 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.
• Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver Indigenous transition and support programs.
• 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 life skills instruction 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Cultural awareness

Office software

Education

Bachelor of Education or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Content (SDF) Details

Job Content (SDF) Details

Job Details

• Competition Number P17845
• Posting Title Indigenous Student Support Coordinator Classification Instructor
• Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus
• Other Location(s) Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina Campus
• Building Other Building
• Date Posted 09/09/2026
• Closing Date 09/08/2026
• Start Date 09/14/2026
• End Date Open Until Filled
• Open Until Filled Yes
• Ongoing Yes
• Category of work Full Time
• Bargaining Unit Faculty Association
• Hours of Work 1442.75 hours
• Salary Range As per instructional salary grid Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent
• Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay 199 days
• Posting Status Open

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.

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

• 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.
• Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae