Education Manager

Garden River

Education

POSTED: 4 weeks ago

Ketegaunseebee Garden River First Nation

15428

April 18, 2024

Full Time

In the spirit of our ancestors and our Treaty, we endeavour to conduct ourselves in a manner that is consistent with the Seven Grandfather Teachings given to us by the Creator. We envision a harmonious community that is built on mutual respect that maintains a healthy balance through prosperity and well-being. Through these actions we intend to create a self-sustaining community that fulfills the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of all members.

Position: Manager
Department: Education
Salary Range: $70, 616.00 - $77, 841.40 (Pending Education & Qualifications)
Location: 48 Syrette Lake Road, Garden River

OVERVIEW
Reporting directly to the CAO, the Manager is responsible for the administration of programs and services delivered through the Education Unit. The Education Manager will develop strategies aimed to promote the success of our First Nation members through desired educational paths, community consultation and Garden River's Strategic Plan. They will collaboratively work with the team to execute the vision of Garden River.

Departmental Duties:
- Assisting in the development of the Program's goals and objectives
- Developing administrative policies and submitting, to the Executive Director and the appropriate Council Portfolio, recommendations on such draft policies and advising on implementation and enforcement strategies
- Ensuring the provision of, and advocating for culturally relevant education (to local school boards, post-secondary institutions, etc.), for members of the GRFN by participating in curriculum development
- Evaluating the performance of all Education Unit contracts or agreements entered into by GRFN and reporting necessary findings to the Executive Director as necessary
- Preparing and monitoring the nominal roll
- Overseeing the maintenance of all education records for primary, secondary, and post-secondary students
- Overseeing and recording the payment of tuition fees, transportation costs and allowances for housing, books, and supplies
- Negotiating student transportation as required
- Continue engaging in professional development
- Establishing annual and longer-term objectives through identification of member needs, and develop plans for student success
- Regular site visits with school boards and their schools within area of responsibility
- Managing operations in terms of proper expense control, budget, adherence, financial decisions, reporting requirements
- Supervising program budget so that it remains on target as defined in the Education Centre Budget Plan
- Performing other duties as may be required or assigned

- Preferred Bachelor of Education, Master's Degree;
- Previous managerial experience in education domain maybe considered in place of education;
- Initiative to set priorities and identify plans of action;
- Ability to work effectively with personnel, parents, students, and community members;
- Ability to use good judgment in assessing difficult situations; Ability to be consistent and display a positive/helpful attitude;
- Stamina, sensitivity and strong negotiation and advocacy skills; Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team;
- Competent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written;
- Excellent computer skills (including MS Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Internet, Outlook);
- Must undergo a criminal record and vulnerable sector check prior to employment (At Applicant Expense)