Description
Adult Education, Lifestyles, and Language within UCalgary Continuing Education is currently seeking a Full-time Temporary Relief Program Specialist - Indigenous Programming for approximately 11 months.
The Program Specialist position reports to the Director of Domestic Programs and works closely with Programming teams, Marketing Communications, Academic Innovation, and Operations teams, as well as faculties and departments of the University of Calgary in a cross-functional and collaborative environment.
The goal is to develop and manage continuing education courses and programs that meet the needs of Indigenous communities and promote resilient learners. This may include initiating collaborative agreements with UCalgary faculties/units, external partners, and/or accrediting professional associations. This position is located at the Downton Campus and typically operates on a 35 hour work week.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Community Engagement and Identification of Programming Opportunities
- Learn about the principles, recommendations, and overall intent of the University Indigenous Strategy: ii' taa'poh'to'p.
- Coordinate and attend with support meeting with the Indigenous Strategy working circles, Indigenous communities, and other internal and external stakeholders to identify continuing education needs.
- Identify funding sources and support the development of funding proposals to support Indigenous programs.
- Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with internal teams, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders.
Program Development
- Collaborate with internal colleagues, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders to ensure programming offered is relevant to Indigenous communities and/or Indigenous learners.
- Assist with designing and delivering programming that are respectful of cultural protocols and promotes respective engagement of Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers.
- Assist with developing programming proposals and associated forecasts and budgets to meet operating targets.
- Lean and follow academic governance structures by creating and stewarding Academic Planning and Priorities Committee proposals for new program and course approvals.
Program Management
- Assist with developing and preparing program plans and program budgets that provide quality educational.
- Oversee the execution of assigned programs with support from the ContEd operations team including working closely with a Program Support Coordinator.
- Monitor and report on key performance and assessment indicators during and after programming implementation.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Minimum, completed Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Indigenous Studies, Education, Social Work, and/or related field.
- Knowledge and understanding of the educational and training needs of Indigenous people and communities.
- Work experience within Indigenous programs, communities, or organizations.
- Familiarity and cultural competency in working with Indigenous communities and people.
- Familiarity and knowledge of regional Indigenous cultural protocols and cultural event planning.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships within and alongside Indigenous people and communities.
- A commitment to the development and advancement of Indigenous inclusion.
- Positive attitude and demonstrated ability to be a collaborative team member.
- Ability to perform multiple and complex tasks with attention to detail and business processes\strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional. (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with a strong customer service orientation.
Application Deadline: May 5, 2025
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase 1.
For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
Do you have most but not all the qualifications? Research show that women, racialized and visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At UCalgary we are committed to achieving equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices and workplaces and encourage you to apply if you believe you are right for this role.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
