Student Wellness Supports Assistant - Summer Student

Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

This work term runs until August 25, 2023.

Nature and Scope

The Student Wellness Supports Assistant - Summer Student position will have the opportunity to gain excellent experience while developing the skills necessary to be successful in their future. As an employee of SIIT, this position positively promotes and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission and mandate

General Accountability

Specific Accountabilities

The Student Wellness Supports Assistant - Summer Student provides student wellness research and administrative functions while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and careful handling of highly confidential and sensitive information. This position will have an opportunity to improve their teamwork and communication skills, as well as, their research skills and leadership capabilities. This position includes the following broad range of accountabilities:

• Assist with student wellness research strategies
• Maintain the filing systems of the department
• Carry out quality control of data entry, update student files
• Additional support as required
• Receive, sort, and send mail, courier packages, and faxes
• Accountable for the upkeep and visual display of program brochures, employee request forms, and daily papers
• Greet and interact with clients and visitors in a timely, professional and pleasant manner; coupled with determining the nature of visitors' business and providing appropriate information
• Create and maintain efficient and detailed electronic and paper file management processes

Position Requirements: Prior experience working with Microsoft Office suite of programs is an asset. The position may be required to work a blend of remote and in-office through the duration of the term.

Required Competencies: Flexible & Adaptable, Effective Communication, Relationship Building, Results Oriented, Attention to Detail, Client Focus, Self-Management, Initiative.

There may be some Summer Student positions that require students to meet the following criteria:

• Registered as full-time students during the preceding academic year and who intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year
• Ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities or on community lands
• First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students aged 15 to 30 inclusive