ABOUT YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COLLEGE

Yellowhead Tribal College is an inclusive and open learning institution in the Treaty 6 territory. We provide accredited programs in a flexible, supportive academic environment nurtured by First Nations cultures and traditions. The college was established in 1986 by Yellowhead Tribal Council to meet the educational needs of its member nations (Alexander First Nation, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, O'Chiese First Nation, and Sunchild First Nation). We offer academic upgrading, certificates, diplomas, and post-secondary courses and degrees to all adult learners in Alberta and across Canada. 

JOB PURPOSE

This ILRD Program Assistant position exists to provide administrative support to the Department Head (DH) of the Indigenous Languages Degree (ILRD) program, the Dean of Student Enrollment Services, The Registrar’s Office, Student Services and the Department Heads within Inyiniw Humanities and will report directly to the ILRD Department Head. This support extends to office administration for all relevant departments, timetable coordination and student support for the certificate, diploma and degree programs.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provides administrative support to the DH
  
• General student advising and authorization of routine permission forms
• Meet deadlines of the annual activity report forms; course outlines required for each session; inputting data for the Academic Calendar
• Making the timetable for the ILRD and making necessary changes to accommodate schedules and room requirements
• Updates, maintains and prepares items for the departmental website

SKILLS

The successful candidate must possess the following skills :

• Exemplary customer service, interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
• Time management skills
• The ability to main a high level of professionalism in all interactions
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of Indigenous ways of being, knowing and doing
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google Educatation Suite
• Proficiency in Orbund (will train)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 1 year experience working in administration of a post-secondary instiutiton or 2 years transferrable skills experience
• College diploma with 2 years of experience working in administration of a post-secondary setting or 4 years experience working in a related field

OTHER DESIRED SKILLS

• Language skills in Cree, Anishinaabe, or Nakota-Sioux would be considered an asset
• Valid Driver's license and access to a vehicle
• First Aid training

To apply:  Qualified applicants may email a cover letter and resume to: diana.cowley@ytced.ca OR joy.sandy@ytcadmin.ca

You can also drop off your resume in person at our Sub-Office 17304 105 Ave. NW Edmonton, AB T5S 1G4

Applications will be accepted until October 4, 2024 at 4:30pm. Only those candidates who fit the criteria will be contacted.