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Purpose:
The Centre Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Director and Associate Directors as well as coordinating community outreach programs, administering awards and the administration of financial reports. The incumbent coordinates the Centre's activities, speakers' series, and research events, and supports ORU members and the Centre's governance structure.
Education:
University degree in Indigenous Studies or related field, or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.
Experience:
2 years of related work experience in an academic or related research focused unit, Indigenous organization or NGO environment providing financial and administrative support including event coordination and outreach and liaising with funding agencies. Experience working and engaging with Indigenous communities, as well as with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, youth, artists and/or activists.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to produce clear and concise documentation and reports
- Financial administration skills for preparing budgets, monitoring, and reconciliation
- Project coordination skills to coordinate Centre's operation, multiple research projects and events
- Proven ability to work successfully with a wide range of stakeholders including researchers, students, staff, community groups, and private / public-sector organizations
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of Indigenous political and cultural protocols
- Intermediate skills in MS-Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint) and Web editing applications, Zoom, WordPress, and graphic design skills for creating posters and reports
Additional Notes:
Please note: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview. This position is Contract Full-Time with the possibility of extension. Hours of work: 8:30 am to 4:30p m, Monday to Friday. Summer: Same. Requests to work overtime may occur periodically throughout the year. What are the peak periods for this position? September to November, March to April. Is there any change of hours during peak periods? No. Is there any time during which vacation is restricted? Yes. Define the restriction: Depending on operational requirements.
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