Indigenous Education Supervisor - (00397.17)

The Indigenous Education Supervisor will develop, coordinate, oversee Aboriginal Service Plan (ASP) programs, coordinators and work study students. This position provides leadership, report writing, financial management, program management, project maintenance, program coordination, and monitoring of ASP programs, services and partnerships.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervises ASP coordinators and work study students including planning, scheduling, organizing and providing feedback to staff. 
2. Coordinate Indigenous organizations and community partnership contracts to ensure ASP funds and projects meet TRU and Advanced Education and Skills Training (AEST) requirements.
3. Supervises, creates, and recommends best practices for internal financial and ASP requirements, policies and procedures.
4. Supervises, manages and executes the signing of ASP contracts and documents ensure they adhere to TRU policies and procedures.
5. Provides research and project report writing by collecting, analyzing and organizing information to meet the ASP reporting requirements established by AEST.  Drafts, revises, and edits ASP reports. 
6. Prepares financial reports specifically for the ASP and for TRU Finance.  Provides specific financial reporting for AEST in accordance with required deadlines from TRU and AEST. 
7. Assists with the year-end ASP budget and reporting activities for the ASP.
8. Initiates and monitors Purchase Orders (POs) and Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) and ensures timely submission and follow-up of Accounts Receivable/Payable associated with the ASP. 
9. Leads in the tracking and monitoring of expenditures as they relate to the ASP and communication with TRU Finance.
10. Supervision and maintenance of the ASP budget and codes using TRU systems.
11. Liaises with TRU departments, faculty, student support services and regional campuses regarding ASP programs. 
12. Liaises with Indigenous organizations regarding information, support, and communication related to the ASP. 

REPORTS TO
Executive Director for Indigenous Education

EDUCATION:

• Relevant undergraduate degree 

EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years relevant Indigenous Education or community experience, including but not limited to the following: 
  • Government report writing, financial reporting and accounting systems 
  • Indigenous programs and service delivery
  • Indigenous Education programs and training

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES 

• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience working with Indigenous communities
• Familiar with BC First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities.\
• Ability to supervise, train and mentor others, including prioritizing, scheduling and assigning workloads
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with staff and the public with courtesy, tact and diplomacy 
• Ability to exercise independent decision making
• Advanced knowledge and experience working with Office 365 processes 
• Ability to work successfully in a diverse and fast-paced learning environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with sensitive information
• Knowledge and experience in financial reporting and report writing
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting at desk and computer for periods of time
• General office conditions
• Some travel will be required