The Nisichawayasi Nehetho Culture and Education Authority is seeking applicants for the Assistant Director of Education position. This position consists of assisting with the implementation of NNCEA policies, goals, and planning. This position follows the NNCEA policies and is based on a calendar year schedule. The Assistant Director works under the discretion and reports to the Executive Director of Education. The Assistant Director has a multitude of daily tasks, short term, and long-term planning goals to implement

Performance Responsibilities:

The Assistant Director of Education will assist the Executive Director of Education with developing, maintaining, monitoring and administering school system programs, services and activities designed to meet student and community needs for the NNCEA.  Responsibilities and authority are delegated in the following areas: 

Leadership Supports

  1. Adheres to, complies with, updates (as needed) the NNCEA policy manual and applicable legislation which governs our First Nation school system in Manitoba and Canada.
  2. Assists the Executive Director of Education with annual tasks, proposal writing and report writing that require completion such as regular messages for the radio, newsletters, nominal roll, and more.
  3. Represents and assists the Executive Director of Education on all NNCEA staff matters and/or local and external business matters as deemed necessary/directed.   
  4. Attends all meetings of the School Board; local Chief and Council invites; Director of Education sessions; local, regional, provincial, national annual general assemblies, community meetings, etc. as required/authorized except when matters relevant to your employment are being considered.
  5. Records minutes and maintains accurate records of the proceedings of every Board meeting and ensures Board actions and wishes are communicated properly.  Posts approved NNCEA information publicly. 
  6. Attends to incoming and outgoing School Board correspondence as directed.
  7. Assists with effectively implementing all Board policies, directives and by-laws of the Education Authority and the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation. 
  8. Assists the Executive Director of Education with Board activities/directives
  9. Assist the Executive Director of Education with short term, long term, and strategic planning for the Education Authority.
  10. Responsible for the on-going development of the NNCEA Transportation Program and its personnel in collaboration with Executive Director.
  11. To work in collaboration with the ICT Network Administrator to develop short- and long-term range plans and needs for the system
  12. To relay the needs of the ICT department to the Executive Director of Education
  13. Overall involvement with and responsibility for the local schools and to work closely with the school administrators/community
  14. To assist with development and implementation of NNCEA budget and funding
  15. In the absence of a school Administrator, to ensure adequate staffing/operations
  16. Assist the NNCEA Program Coordinator with implementation of the following programs: NNCEA Bachelor of Education program, NNCEA Administration program, NNCEA Educational Assistant program, NNCEA Summer camps, NNCEA after school programs.
  17. Assist with the development and implementation of new programs based on the needs of NNCEA
  18. Responsible for co-chairing of the NNCEA Post-Secondary Education (PSE) Committee and the NNCEA Post-Secondary Program
  19. Oversee the post-secondary budget with the Executive Director of Education, the PSE  Committee and Senior PSE Counsellor
  20. Responsible for agenda/minutes, booking meeting sites, write-ups or any other areas
  21. Responsible for the supervision and annual evaluation of the Senior Post-Secondary Counsellor in consultation with the Executive Director of Education
  22. Oversee the Bachelor of Education Program/Educational Assistant Program
  23. Oversee the implementation of upscaling for adult education through NNCEA
  24. Develop and implement a Mature Student Diploma program for NNCEA staff
  25. Assist with coordination of NNCEA Educational Assistant Micro Sessions
  26. Assist/oversee Program Coordinator with all task

General Areas of Assistance

  • Strategic planning for the organization
  • Periodic audits of various programs
  • Recruitment, evaluation and management of NNCEA personnel, as requested
  • Assistance with NNCEA finances and NNCEA’s annual budget
  • The management of NNCEA records
  • Involvement with needed investigations regarding personnel
  • Involvement with the high school and new elementary schools planning and/or negotiations
  • To provide a monthly activity report to the Director of Education in the areas of responsibility
  • Oversee applying for grants and proposals as well the execution of proposals and all reporting requirements

Personal Attributes and Characteristics

  • Uses time effectively
  • Willingly assist with other areas of responsibility
  • Focuses on assigned tasks and is willing to upgrade skills
  • Understands Board policies and duties and follows appropriate lines of communications
  • Is responsible and discreet in carrying out duties.
  • Respects confidentiality and conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times
  • Serves as a positive role model in daily conduct

Qualifications

  • Masters of Education (or equivalent work experience and education)
  • Bachelors of Education
  • Drivers Licence

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter along with (3) references (including most recent employer reference) to NNCEA Human Resources at [email protected] or in person at the Alice Moore Education Centre. The deadline to apply is November 13, 2024 at 4:00pm.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  No phone calls will be accepted.  Successful applicants must provide satisfactory criminal and child abuse registry checks and Manitoba Teaching Certificate.

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