Reporting to the Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives and Applied Research, the Coordinator, Indigenous Recruitment and Relationship Development is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering Indigenous recruitment outreach, supporting community relationship development, and contributing to institutional collaboration that advances Indigenous learner engagement and recruitment pathways. The incumbent serves as a representative of Loyalist College in both community and institutional settings, engaging prospective Indigenous students, families, communities, educators, and partners to provide information, strengthen connections, and support informed pathways to post-secondary education.
The position supports a holistic approach to student success by contributing to prospective student engagement, transition supports, and relationship-building activities that support recruitment and informed entry to the College. The role also contributes to planning, tracking, and reporting activities related to recruitment outreach, including annual activity planning, budget projections, and ongoing communication to support decision-making and alignment with Indigenous Centre priorities.
The incumbent requires strong knowledge of Indigenous communities, educational pathways, and Indigenous ways of knowing, including understanding informed by Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe contexts, as well as a thorough knowledge of Loyalist College programs, services, and supports in order to effectively advise prospective students and contribute to community-informed recruitment practices.
The position also contributes to recruitment events, student engagement initiatives, and collaborative activities that support the priorities of the Indigenous Centre and the College more broadly.
The incumbent will be expected to work some evenings and weekends in accordance with the Support Staff Collective Agreement.
