Student Success Coach, Indigenous [New Brunswick Community College (Nbcc)]

New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to transforming lives and communities. The College is currently seeking a dynamic and competent individual for the position of Student Success Coach, Indigenous. When you work at NBCC, you are a valued team member and a part of a community of leaders who are driven by learning excellence and social and economic development.

This is a Regular employment opportunity, located at NBCC's Fredericton and Woodstock campuses.

Responsibilities

As part of the Department of Student Services and reporting to the Manager of Student Services, the Student Success Coach supports the achievement of College objectives in meeting or exceeding learner success and retention. The Student Success Coach is responsible for helping equity deserving learners make purposeful choices and maintain momentum as they progress through their academic pathways. They will use a proactive approach and seek to apply Indigenous ways of knowing and doing as a coach to effectively address intersecting needs and support learner success.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving as a coach and mentor to equity deserving learners at NBCC, bridging learners to the supports and services they require to be successful and continue with their studies.
• Monitoring learners' academic progress and supporting the success of learners through open communications and collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Delivering presentations to prospective and current learners on supports and services.
• Maintaining awareness of programs, referrals and assessing areas for improvement to support learners' satisfaction and persistence levels.
• Establishing networks - facilitating connection to and coordination of various campus, community and provincial resources.
• Guiding learners in developing success plans that include setting goals and identifying, planning for, and overcoming potential obstacles, and monitoring progress toward goals.
• Establishing and coordinating an online and/or campus-based community for support and resource sharing.
• Developing relationships, hosting, and honoring Elders and Knowledge Keepers as part of the Elder Resource Program.
• Maintaining up to date learner files and program data for the purpose of effective case management and monthly reporting.
• Facilitating programming, including cultural sharing events to empower and engage learners with the goal of increasing belonging.
• Supporting the work of our Student Services in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at NBCC.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and travelling to two NBCC campuses; Fredericton and Woodstock.

Qualifications

• Preference may be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous.
• Minimum 2 years' experience delivering projects or programming to equity deserving populations, preferably within an educational setting.
• Self-motivated, service and results oriented.
• Demonstrated experience that indicates personal commitment to equity, inclusion, innovation, teamwork, flexibility, and integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline (Social Work, Human Services, Counselling) with related years of experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Experience translating cultural or social student issues for staff is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience advising and counselling learners and making effective referrals including during times of crisis and/or distress.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License as travel will be required.
• A desire for continuous learning and growth.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, communities, customs, practices and languages is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• Highly flexible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to navigate and build relationships effectively throughout the organization.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and innovative thinking.
• Demonstrated experience with assessment of barriers, learner advising, coaching or motivational interviewing skills would be considered an asset.
• Sound presentation and public speaking skills utilizing new technology, and creativity.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.

Are you interested?

• Volunteer leave.
• A competitive salary range of $51,844.00 to $62,088.00 annually.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).
• Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

This position is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NBUPPE - Education (Consultation and Development) collective agreement for the College.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by August 23, 2023. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.