At a Glance
- Tasks: Guide and support graduate students while developing programs for FNMI pathways.
- Company: University of Alberta, committed to reconciliation and equitable access.
- Benefits: In-person role with opportunities for cultural engagement and community connection.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong ties to culture and community.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on FNMI students' academic journeys and well-being.
- Qualifications: Experience in student support and understanding of FNMI perspectives.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Reporting to the First Peoples’ House onîkânîw, the FPH Graduate oskâpêw provides guidance and support to graduate students and creates space for open studies and undergraduate FNMI students to explore graduate program pathways on a part-time and full-time basis.
The Graduate oskâpêw leads program development, delivery, coordination, administration, and reporting. The Graduate oskâpêw also provides services, including systems navigation, advocacy, referrals, and collaborative graduate planning. Services are guided by First Peoples’ House ways of being and knowing and by perspectives on wellness that honour balance among emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental well-being.
The role also helps students strengthen their connections to culture, community, ceremony, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and other support networks, both on and off campus.
Working in close partnership with the UA faculty, open studies, undergraduate and graduate student advisors, instructors, the FPH Transition Year Program Associate Director, the okiskinohamâkew, and an interdisciplinary team, the FPH Graduate oskâpêw engages and collaborates with FPH Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers (TTKs), faculties, departments, units and campus and community partners and agencies to ensure graduate FNMI students receive academic supports.
The position also contributes to broader campus education, advocacy, and awareness regarding FNMI graduate students, reconciliation, and equitable access to academic support at the University of Alberta.
The FPH Graduate oskâpêw provides individualized, short-term support to FNMI students navigating concerns related to graduate studies, academic stress, housing insecurity, financial barriers, family and community challenges, identity-related concerns, systemic inequities, and transitions into or through university life.
First Peoples’ House recognizes the ongoing impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, racism, and barriers to accessing care. This role provides strengths-based, culturally responsive, and student-centred support.
Graduate oskâpêw in Edmonton employer: The University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in research finance. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the university offers numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement, all while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Edmonton. Join us to be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and excellence in supporting groundbreaking research initiatives.
