University of Saskatchewan
Summer Student, Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
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Job Description
- Req#: req13654
- The student (s) will work in close collaboration with the Indigenous Student Services Manager and the Student Development Coordinator to coordinate and deliver the first year August welcome.
- Assist with planning of the Fall programming.
- Help create welcome packages for incoming students.
- Assist in the coordination of cultural programming and events.
- Assist in the coordination of our social media platforms.
- Other assigned duties.
Summer Student, Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship with documentation is a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.
Primary Purpose: To assist in coordinating Fall programming aimed at supporting the success of Indigenous students at the University of Saskatchewan. This includes activities at the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre for Métis, First Nation and Inuit students. Student success is supported through personal support, group programming, cultural initiatives, events, and student engagement opportunities.
Nature of Work: The Summer Student positions report to the Director of the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre.
The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre is dedicated to Indigenous student academic and personal success and is committed to supporting Indigenous student transition, retention, and graduation by providing Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students with personal, social, and cultural supports through programs, services, and events. The Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre also works in collaboration with colleges/units and partners across campus to provide academic and personal supports to students at the Centre.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
Education: Continuing University student studying in an undergraduate program.
Skills: Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently; familiarity and experience with student-centered programming, support services and student life on campus; effective written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook email are required.
Department: Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
Status: Term, without extension
Employment Group: Undergraduate Students - Non-union
Shift: Monday - Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): Part-time
Salary: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 4/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/22/2025
Number of Openings: 2
Work Location: On Campus
About the company
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded on March 19, 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.