Manager of Community Connections - Burnaby

NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 93,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing and innovative educational institution is seeking a Manager of Community Connections to enhance engagement with Indigenous communities. This full-time ongoing position focuses on promoting learner success through outreach initiatives and relationship building, aimed at strengthening visibility and access to educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Experience in post-secondary student services and supervisory experience.
• Proficient in data management and reporting on enrolment data.

Responsibilities

• Lead community outreach initiatives for learner recruitment.
• Build partnerships with Indigenous communities and educational organizations.
• Coordinate recruitment events and support learner success.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Community engagement

Leadership

Cultural safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, Indigenous studies, or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Colleague SIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manager of Community Connections - Burnaby

Type: Full-time Ongoing

Opening Date For Accepting Applications: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Resume Review: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Position Start Date: As soon as suitable candidate is available

Salary: $92,139

Contact: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Address: NVIT
4155 Belshaw St.
Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

NVIT is BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute. As a leader in Indigenous post-secondary education and a fully accredited member of BC's post-secondary education system,we provide a comprehensive range of programs up to the degree level at our campuses in Merritt and Burnaby. NVIT also delivers programs online and in Indigenous communitiesthroughout British Columbia. Join a growing and innovative institution committed to making a difference in Indigenous education and communities. With an institutional mission to empower learners by strengthening voice and identity through education, NVIT employees honour an atmosphere embedded in Indigenous culture and traditions while cultivating an environmentfounded on learner centred principles that promote student recruitment, engagement and achievement.

Job Description:

NVIT anticipates a requirement for a Manager of Community Connections at our Vancouver campus and invites applications from qualified individuals. This excluded, ongoing role will begin in as soon as suitable candidate is found.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Registrar, the Manager of Community Connections is responsible for leading community-based engagement and outreach initiatives that support learner recruitment and institutional access strategies. This role is ideal for a dynamic, relationship-focused leader who excels in building trust, partnerships, and pathways rooted in Indigenous values and educational goals.

The successful candidate will serve as a connector between NVIT and Indigenous communities, educational organizations, and external partners. This role prioritizes outreach, community presence, and long-term relationship building to enhance NVIT’s visibility and impact across BC and Canada.

This role focuses on learner success and institutional sustainability, ensuring consistent, high-quality learner-centred services across the complete learner cycle, including recruitment, applications, and registration processes for on-campus, hybrid, and affiliated Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA) learners.

The successful candidate will be a strong leader and collaborator, with a thorough understanding of the public post-secondary system in BC and Canada, and experience with Indigenous knowledge systems and working with Indigenous communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strengthen NVIT’s presence and relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations across the province.
• Coordinate and lead community-based recruitment and outreach activities aligned with NVIT’s values and strategic enrolment priorities.
• Work collaboratively with departments and external partners to support pathways into NVIT, including dual credit, transfer, and community-based program initiatives.
• Coordinate and represent NVIT at engagement events, gatherings, education fairs, and community meetings.
• Support prospective learners through culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices, honouring local traditions and values.
• Provide input on access and enrolment strategies to support learner success.
• Lead special initiatives that improve learner access and NVIT’s connection to Indigenous communities.
• Ensure data quality, reporting, and analysis to support enrolment management strategies.
• Promote holistic wellness, cultural safety, and trauma-informed approaches across services.
• Oversee compliance with policies, procedures, and privacy standards related to enrolment services.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in education, Indigenous studies, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.


• A minimum of three years of experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, or education systems.


• Experience in a post-secondary student services environment, including supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized setting.


• Skilled at responding to learner and employee concerns with diplomacy and professionalism.


• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous histories, knowledge systems, languages, and the impacts of colonization.


• Experience in community engagement, outreach, recruitment, or education pathways development.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and sustain respectful, reciprocal relationships.


• Knowledge of Indigenous post-secondary trends, priorities, and barriers to access.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and locations.


• Experience with project coordination, event planning, or community-based initiatives.


• Availability for travel, including evenings and weekends, to support engagement activities.


• Consent to a criminal record check through the Ministry of Justice Public Safety.


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Colleague (or other SIS), Self-Service, and Informer reporting tools.


• Strong data management skills, including extracting, analyzing, and reporting on enrolment and admissions data (Microsoft Excel proficiency required).

As an Indigenous centre for excellence, NVIT inspires learners to strengthen community.

NVIT gives high priority to Aboriginal candidates. All applicants should be experienced inworking with Aboriginal people.