EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

TITLE EDUCATION ASSISTANT POSTING DATE: JULY 13, 2012
DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION SALARY: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Education Assistant reports to the Education Manager. The Education Assistant responsibilities will include assisting with Early Education Programs, Elementary School, Secondary School programming, Post-Secondary Programs and Services, Adult Education and OKIB Staff Training and Development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• P ost-Secondary education preferred and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field
• Peer Counseling Certification preferred.
• Relevant combination of education and related experience and knowledge will also be considered.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates internal and external agency meetings
• Provides liaison service to students and parents
• Ability to conduct client assessment interviews and prepare progress reports and business letters
• Coordinate all aspects for all levels of OKIB members Graduation ceremonies
• Develop and deliver adequate and appropriate case management services
• Assists the Education Manager with Post-Secondary applications and services
• Coordinates and record minutes for meetings
• Process accounts payable for the Education Department
• Prepare funding reports to AANDC
• Maintains student database, Elementary, Secondary and Post-Secondary
• Prepare presentation, proposals, and submissions for the program
• Process filing as required
• Prepare Purchase Orders, P.O. tracking and account coding
• Prepares and distributes all notices and directives

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Aboriginal descent, prefer a member of Okanagan Indian Band
• Problem sol ving skills
• Able to work within a team environment
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Knowledge of the Aboriginal community, culture and politics
• Integrity, honesty and trustworthiness

EXPERIENCE:

• Budgeting and Accounting
• Computer skills
• Peer counseling skills and experience
• Program design and development experience

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current Driver’s license and own reliable transportation
• Ability to ma intain confidential information
• Ability to work with clients who have multiple barriers
• Must consent to a criminal record check

Note:
This position requires confidentiality.

A competitive salary is offered. Interested applicants should apply no later than 12:00 p.m. on July 30, 2012 with a resume including a covering letter and three references to:

Mary Ann Androlick/Human Resources Manager / Okanagan Indian Band
12420 Westside Road
Vernon, BC V1H 2A4
Ph: (250) 542-4328 Fax: (250) 542- 4990
[email protected]

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Late applications will not be accepted.