Regional Education Agreement Coordinator

Job title: Regional Education Agreement Coordinator

Job description: Job Description

NORTHERN NISHNWABE EDUCATION COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NNEC is a non-profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post-secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School and Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay. NNEC welcome applications for the following position.

Regional Education Agreement Coordinator

General
The Regional Education Agreement (REA) Coordinator, under the direction of the Director of Education, will primarily be responsible to undertake assigned activities in support of Northern Nishnawbe Education Council’s REA project.
Much of the work to be undertaken by this position includes the development of proposals, preparing reports, and written and financial report writing. Working with the Director of Education, the Regional Education Agreement Coordinator will assist in monitoring and implementing various initiatives related to the REA project.

Job Duties
The Regional Education Agreement Coordinator, reports to the Director of Education and is responsible for:

• Undertaking necessary preparatory activities with respect to negotiations of Regional Education Agreement between Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
• Support negotiations with respect to Regional Education Agreement between Northern Nishnawbe Education Council and Indigenous Canada (ISC)
• Assist with input and keeping NNEC partners and their communities informed with respect to the REA
• Coordinate meetings including making travel arrangements, accommodations, meeting space, minutes, and meeting materials for meetings with, but not limited to, Chiefs of the Sioux Lookout District, NNEC Board of Directors, NNEC Partner Organizations,
• Establishing a good working relationship with the NNEC Management team
• Development of proposals, preparing reports, and written and financial reports
• Plan, implement, and evaluate specific activities to ensure proposal based funds are on track as per program and funding approvals
• To support the Director of the Education with the implementation of the REA related resolutions as mandated by the Chiefs of the Sioux Lookout District and NNEC Board of Directors
• Prepare regular progress reports for NNEC Management and Board of Directors
• To provide support and advocacy for First Nations individuals, communities and families when requested
• Participate in and deliver presentations at meetings, conferences, workshops and symposia as requested or approved by the Director of Education or Executive Director
• To undertake research projects, as required and assist in developing communication and information materials
• To organize and facilitate meetings, travel, accommodations or workshops as requested
• Other Duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years related education or student services work experience
• Knowledge of First Nation education issues, challenges and delivery models
• Knowledge of Provincial and First Nations education issues, challenges and delivery models
• Experience working with First Nations students in an educational setting
• Thorough knowledge of community resources available to First Nations youth
• Strength in developing strong connections at the community level
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong communication skills with proficiency in developing written communications and the development and delivery of oral presentations
• Proven Project Management
• Willing to travel to First Nation communities, in small aircrafts
• Excellent communications skills, fluency in a local First Nations dialect is an asset
• Must possess strong facilitation skills
• Must be willing to travel and work flexible hours
• Ability to Read and Write a First Nations Language is an Asset

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
NNEC requires Criminal Background and Vulnerable Person Check from those offered positions

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