Responsibilities

• • Manage and maintain financial obligations pertaining to the post-secondary students (e.g. monthly student allowance payments, reimbursements, tuition payments etc.)
  • Maintain electronic data base for post-secondary students.
  • Assist with the completion of the Elementary, Secondary and Post-Secondary Nominal Roll as required annually by AANDC.
  • Assist students with academic/career counselling as requested. This may include referrals to other sources for such assistance communicating with post-secondary institution’s.
  • Maintain electronic contact list for post-secondary students to provide them with newsletters, notices and reminders. Provide at least monthly correspondence.
  • Maintain education (elementary, secondary and post-secondary) student files ensuring that all information including that relating to funding is up to date.
  • Prepare and keyboard correspondence, reports and submissions related to Education programs as requested by the Director of Education.
  • Perform other duties as may reasonably be required by the Director of Education.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Band Manager.

Qualifications

• • Registered member of Matachewan First Nation will be given preference.
  • Graduate from a post-secondary program in Education and/or Social Work, or related discipline, office administration skills at a high level; good knowledge of office practice.
  • Working knowledge of the legislation, policies and procedures that impact First Nation Education programs and services.
  • Must have significant experience with financial, budget planning and reporting processes.
  • Familiarity with post-secondary institutions, their programs, credit systems and support services.

Required Skills and Abilities

• • High level of organization, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Displays initiative and strong interpersonal skills.
  • High level computer and word processing skills.
  • Good public relations, including an appreciation of the need for confidentiality, tact and discretion.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, November 18 @ 4pm