Associate VP (Indigenous) Curriculum
Position number: 33686
Date posted: June 19, 2026
Research and Special Projects Coordinator - OA5 (AESES)
Existing Regular Continuing Full-Time (Grant Funded)
Work schedule:
35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Salary:
$26.62 to $36.41 per hour ($48,448.40 to $66,266.20 per annum)
Expected Start Date
July 13, 2026
For more information please contact: Danielle Lang - [email protected]
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INDIGENOUS CANDIDATES. APPLICANTS MUST SELF-DECLARE ON THEIR COVER LETTER/RESUME AS INDIGENOUS (FIRST NATION, METIS AND/OR INUIT).
MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:
- Completion of a formal training program in a related discipline from a recognized institute is required.
- Post-secondary degree is an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
EXPERIENCE:
- Four years of directly related experience is required.
- Familiarity with Horizon website, MCIEB or MIAP is preferred.
- Experience working with Elders, Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous communities, and educational institutions is required.
- Previous administrative experience in an academic setting is preferred.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines required.
- Demonstrated strong time management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills required.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain accuracy under pressure is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven professionalism and diplomacy across diverse environments required.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders is required.
- Understanding and respect for Indigenous cultures, protocols, and communities is required; demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Demonstrated emotional intelligence and a trauma-informed approach is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel (spreadsheets and basic data management) is required.
- Experience with web content management and ability to troubleshoot basic website issues is required.
- Knowledge of University financial systems (Aurora, EPIC, Concur) is required.
- Ability to coordinate, track, and monitor tasks, projects, and deliverables is required.
- Ability to process high volumes of work with accuracy and attention to detail is required.
- Satisfactory work record, including attendance and punctuality is required.
Research and Analysis
- Collaborates with the MCIEB Manager and partners to support the design and delivery of qualitative and quantitative research, including environmental scans, jurisdictional reviews, and program evaluations.
- Works with institutional, community-based, and partner sources to gather and integrate data that contributes to shared analysis and evidence-informed recommendations.
- Contributes to the development of briefing materials, reports, and presentations by synthesizing and translating data for a range of audiences, including senior leadership.
- Applies Indigenous research methodologies and works in alignment with decolonizing approaches to support culturally appropriate and ethical information gathering and sharing.
- Supports the development and ongoing refinement of evaluation frameworks, performance indicators, and reporting tools in collaboration with partners.
- Monitors project progress alongside the team, helping to identify potential risks or gaps and contributing to solutions.
Project and Event Coordination
- Works collaboratively with internal and external partners to coordinate projects involving multiple stakeholders, supporting alignment with MCIEB priorities.
- Coordination of events (e.g., conferences, consultations, Council meetings), including logistics and preparation of materials.
- Organizes virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, working with others to manage technology platforms, accessibility, and participant engagement.
- Supports working groups and advisory meetings, helping to develop draft agendas, facilitate discussions, and support follow-up on shared action items.
- Works with partners to integrate Indigenous protocols, cultural practices, and community engagement principles into project and event activities.
Project Communications & Partnership Coordination
- Works with the MCIEB Manager and partners to contribute to communications materials that support project visibility, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge mobilization.
- Drafts briefing notes, reports, and presentations in collaboration with team members.
- Maintains ongoing relationships with diverse stakeholders, supporting collaboration and alignment of shared priorities.
- Coordinates information flow across partners to support timely, accurate, and culturally appropriate communication.
Financial and Administrative Coordination
- Operates within project and event budgets, including maintaining a shadow budget.
- Revises and updates contracts and service agreements in alignment with university processes.
- Maintains organized project documentation and supports reporting processes to ensure accountability.
- Works with the team to coordinate administrative processes and improve systems that support project delivery.
- Other duties as assigned.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
