kiskinwahamakew – Academic Learning Facilitator

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The kiskinwahamakew ATEP Academic Learning Facilitator works collaboratively as a member of the kiskinwahamakewak team and the larger ATEP support team. Reporting to the Director of ATEP, the kisinwahamakew works to recruit applicants into the program and then works directly with ATEP students to facilitate their academic performance and success as pre-service teachers. The kiskinwahamakew ATEP Academic Learning Facilitator also provides guidance and referrals, as necessary, to appropriate academic, mental health, and wellness supports. The role of the kiskinwahamakew ATEP Academic Learning Facilitator is to develop strong trust relationships among ATEP staff and students, maintaining regular contact and providing a safe space for ATEP’s students. The majority of the students in the program are Indigenous students who come from a variety of backgrounds and with varied levels of preparedness. The kiskinwahamakew ATEP Academic Learning Facilitator is able to assess and differentiate individual ATEP student needs, develop strategies to support effective learning and achievement, and monitor overall outcomes.

Requirements

• The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
• All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological.
• The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered.
• We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
• We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Responsibilities

• Recruit applicants into the program.
• Work directly with ATEP students to facilitate their academic performance and success as pre-service teachers.
• Provide guidance and referrals to appropriate academic, mental health, and wellness supports.
• Develop strong trust relationships among ATEP staff and students.
• Maintain regular contact with students.
• Provide a safe space for ATEP’s students.
• Assess and differentiate individual ATEP student needs.
• Develop strategies to support effective learning and achievement.
• Monitor overall outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed