Academic Development Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs

First Nations Technical Institute•Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Academic Development Assistant will play a key role in supporting the academic team during the summer term. This position is ideal for a post-secondary student with an interest in education, Indigenous studies, curriculum development, or academic administration. The successful candidate will assist in planning, researching, and organizing academic resources to enhance student and faculty support across FNTI programs.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program (e.g., Education, Indigenous Studies, Social Sciences, or related field).
Strong research and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Must be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of their summer job.
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the job.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of their summer job.
Willing and able to travel occasionally and work overtime as required.
Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
Must be legally entitled to work in Ontario, Canada.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Indigenous cultures, knowledge systems, and community contexts is a strong asset.
Experience with academic writing or curriculum design.
Comfort in using digital collaboration tools (e.g. Zoom)
Previous experience working in a post-secondary or Indigenous organization setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation, editing, and formatting of academic documents and learning materials.
Support the team in ensuring the accessibility of academic resources.
Support the team with research tasks, including literature reviews and resource gathering for course enhancement.
Help in the coordination and tracking of curriculum development or revision projects.
Maintain databases and organize academic records, course outlines, and policy documents.
Assist in developing or updating student and faculty support materials such as handbooks, guides, and templates.
Participate in planning meetings and take meeting minutes when required.
Contribute to initiatives that support Indigenous knowledge integration in curriculum.
Perform general administrative duties as needed.