Indigenous Student Recruitment

Vice-President (Indigenous)

Position number: 32576

Date posted: February 27, 2026

Advertised until: March 6, 2026

Job details

Program Coordinator - Administrative Assistant 2 (AESES)

Existing Regular Continuing Full-Time (Budget Funded)

Full-time:

Yes

Permanent:

Yes

Work schedule:

35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary:

$28.83 to $40.63 per hour ($52,470.60 to $73,946.60 per annum)

Expected Start Date

April 13, 2026

Trial/Probation period:

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Jill Lambert - jill.lambert@umanitoba.ca

Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED FOR INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS MUST SELF-DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER/RESUME AS INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATION, METIS AND/OR INUIT).

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Communications, Social Sciences or helping profession.
• Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and clean driving record required.
• Prefer a recent University of Manitoba graduate.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years of directly related experience required.
• Personal experience as an Indigenous student attending a post-secondary institution in an urban setting is required.
• Experience, knowledge, and competency with Indigenous cultures, history and community protocols required.
• Knowledge of Indigenous politics as they relate to education required.
• Significant public speaking experience and/or ability required.
• Experience working with students in the post-secondary or public school system required.
• Experience as a student or staff member of the University of Manitoba preferred.
• Public relations, communications and/or marketing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of marketing techniques preferred.
• Basic understanding of the University of Manitoba degree programs and entrance requirements preferred.
• Three or more years of experience working in a First Nation or Metis community or organization an asset.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High degree of computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others in cooperative ventures.
• Must be able to clearly project voice and to hold audiences' attention.
• Must be able to speak for long periods without tiring or losing enthusiasm.
• Must have an innovative and flexible approach to problem-solving.
• Must be a dynamic and accomplished public speaker, very well versed in information on the University in general, services and supports within the Indigenous community, the entrance requirements, and the admissions process specifically.
• Must be an empathetic and careful listener.
• Must be very reliable and self-motivated, and able to work independently without supervision when necessary.
• Must be a great team player.
• Must have physical stamina and be able to stand for lengthy periods.
• Must be able to lift heavy boxes (up to 20 kg each) and display units.
• Must have the ability to quickly establish a strong and personal rapport with Indigenous contacts in the community.
• Ability to conceive, develop, plan, and execute complex projects with limited supervision required.
• Ability to work and to problem-solve in relatively independent situations required.
• Ability to learn quickly and retain new knowledge is required.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, Elders, alumni, Indigenous communities, community organizations, and the public, is required.
• Ability to be proactive in learning and furthering common goals of the office required.
• Successful applicant to provide a clean criminal record check and child abuse registry once hired.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

• In consultation with the Director, lead the planning, facilitation, promotion, expansion, and enhancement of the Post-Secondary Club program within the Indigenous Student Recruitment and Community Relations unit.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for prospective Indigenous students within Post-Secondary and schedule, plan, visit and execute monthly programming at each PSC school.
• Establish and coordinate a comprehensive long-term recruitment initiative specifically designed for prospective Indigenous students in process of admission to the University of Manitoba.
• Collaborate, build and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, other campus units, community, and alumni to maximize resources and generate opportunities to add value to the Post-Secondary Club program.
• Uphold and promote Indigenous cultural values, traditions, and protocols within all programming.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications office to promote and communicate information about Post-Secondary Club.
• Actively seek out innovative transitional development opportunities for prospective Indigenous students who participate in Post-Secondary Club programming.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact and success of Post-Secondary Club and make recommendations for future enhancements.
• Provide mentorship, guidance and celebrate achievements of the PSC students
• Budget, organize, execute and supervise all Post-Secondary Club programming.
• Supervise staff and volunteers who assist with Post-Secondary Club programming and events.
• Review, monitor, and track all expenses related to the planning and execution of Post-Secondary Club, in collaboration with Director, Indigenous Student Recruitment and Community Relations.
• Maintain appropriate and timely communication and responses to teachers and staff at the PSC high schools, as well as prospective Indigenous students and their families.
• Establishes, maintains, and follows up on contacts made at schools, using the CRM and Titanium.
• Encourages and delivers on-campus tours and events for groups and individuals.
• Provides in-person, telephone, virtual and written advising service to prospective students within PSC and their families, teachers etc.
• Advocate for the needs and concerns of prospective Indigenous students within the Post-Secondary Club
• Increase number of schools participating in the program through networking, recruitment, communicating plans.
• Onboarding new schools to the Post-Secondary club programming.
• Develop and maintain program guidelines and procedure manual for Post-Secondary Club.
• Assists with identifying and the interview process of hiring co-program coordinators.
• Maintain and organize important information throughout the year that allows the Program Coordinator to put together a comprehensive yearly report with both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines in all aspects of the role.
• Engage and maintain relationships with alumni of Post-Secondary Club programming; particularly those that are studying at the UM.
• Assists at all on-campus special events organized by Indigenous Student Recruitment and Community Relations.
• Represent the Indigenous Student Recruitment and Community Relations team on various and appropriate institution-wide committees and functions as requested.
• Provides assistance to the ISRCR team in meeting common goals of service and promotion to prospective applicants, applicants, and admitted students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.