Post-Secondary Navigator

Wiikwemkoong Board of Education; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiikwemkoong Board of Education seeks a Post-Secondary Navigator to advise and support students through their educational journey. You will monitor progress, manage sponsorships and education plans, and prepare reports and funding documentation.

Under supervision by the Post-Secondary Navigator Lead and Associate Director, you will build partnerships with colleges, universities, and funding agencies to promote student success and program completion.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Education, Social Services, Indigenous Studies, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with students, community programs, or education administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance, and support to students throughout their post-secondary journey.
• Monitor academic progress, address challenges, and promote independence and program completion.
• Maintain sponsorship agreements, education plans, student files, and program records.
• Prepare correspondence, support letters, reports, and statistical summaries.
• Review and monitor applications, enrollment, eligibility, allocations, expenditures, and student participation.
• Explain program policies, requirements, sponsorship options, and funding opportunities.
• Process and approve funding requests, including allowances, tuition, and educational expenses.
• Verify documentation and maintain accurate funding and reimbursement records.
• Participate in outreach, information sessions, orientations, workshops, and graduation activities; build partnerships with colleges, universities, training institutions, and funding agencies.

Skills

Student support

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or degree in Education, Social Services, Indigenous Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Job description

Post-Secondary Navigator

LOCATION: Post-Secondary Student Services

SALARY: $70,101.00

START DATE: Immediately

Under the direct supervision of the Post-Secondary Navigator Lead and the general direction of the Associate Director. The Post-Secondary Navigator provides advice, guidance, and support to postsecondary students throughout their educational journey.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide advice, guidance, and support to students throughout their post-secondary journey
• Monitor academic progress, address emerging challenges, and promote student independence, selfadvocacy, and program completion.
• Maintain sponsorship agreements, education plans, student files, and program records.
• Prepare correspondence, support letters, reports, and statistical summaries.
• Review and monitor applications, enrollment, eligibility, allocations, expenditures, and student participation.
• Explain program policies, requirements, sponsorship options, and funding opportunities.
• Process and approve funding requests, including allowances, tuition, and educational expenses.
• Verify documentation and maintain accurate funding and reimbursement records.
• Participate in outreach, information sessions, orientations, workshops, and graduation activities. Build effective partnerships with colleges, universities, training institutions, and funding agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree in Education, Social Services, Indigenous Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience working with students, community programs, client services, education administration, or related fields.
• Experience administering funding programs, maintaining records, or providing case management support is considered an asset.

DEADLINE: October 22, 2026 @ 2:00 p.m.

Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Self-identification is encouraged.