SPECIAL ADVISOR, INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials.

Direct connections and relationships with Indigenous communities and organizations, and specifically Mi'kmaq communities, is a critical requirement of this position. This is a designated position open only to applicants who are Indigenous, with preference given to Mi'kmaq applicants.

The Office of People and Culture at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for the position of Special Advisor, Indigenous Affairs.

Classification: Part-Time (60%), Permanent MPA Level 6 Position
Salary: $78,814 per annum (pro-rated as $47,288)
Start Date: ASAP

Application Process If you require an accommodation at any time during the application process, please let us know. Applications should include a cover letter and resume. This competition closes on October 14, 2024.

You possess a relevant Undergraduate degree in Social Science, Social Work, or Education combined with a minimum of five years' experience working in an Indigenous educational or community development setting. A Master's degree would be considered an asset and equivalencies will be considered. An empathetic and trusted leader with lived experience, and strong intercultural skills; you are an exceptional communicator with an innate ability to build consensus. You have significant experience in delivering strategic advice, or recommendations to senior leadership, including budget management. You have the ability to work with a diverse group of constituents, have established community contacts within Mi'kmaq communities, the Provincial government, and you will be able to provide the community outreach necessary to be successful in this role. Depending on area of expertise, the successful candidate may also contribute to Indigenization/decolonization of courses and programs, as well as provide advice on pedagogy. Candidates should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and previous experience working with budgets.

Creating and maintaining a climate of student success for Indigenous learners and building meaningful relationships with the Indigenous/Mi'kmaq community are of great importance to Mount Saint Vincent University. Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, People and Culture, the Special Advisor will provide leadership to the University in supporting faculty, staff and students in meeting our commitment to reconciliation and will play a vital role within our Mi'kmaq communities. The Special Advisor, as a member of the L'nu Advisory Circle, will coordinate internal and external activities to support Truth and Reconciliation and the decolonization of the university including as it relates to curriculum, programs, policy, regulations, and pedagogy. Informed by the University's strategic plan, the Special Advisor will help provide strategic direction on Indigenous Affairs and develop initiatives and programs that respond to student, Indigenous community and institutional needs. They will provide transformative leadership around Truth and Reconciliation and will provide leadership on campus.