Closing Date: March 1, 2023 at 4:30 PM
We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Full-Time | 1-Year Term | Fredericton | Hybrid
Standard Work Hours:
Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week
Salary Range:
$20.45 - $23.75 per hour
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.
UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we're proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.
YOUR FOCUS:
- Aid Kcihcihtuwihut in her role as Elder-in-Residence.
- Act as liaison between Kcihcihtuwihut and the UNB and Indigenous communities in scheduling and attending events.
- Assist with daily tasks such as preparation for ceremonies and other engagements at UNB and in Fredericton and surrounding communities.
- Assist Kcihcihtuwihut with any written correspondence, curation, and documentation of cultural artifacts, cultural displays, and other tasks.
- Communicate with the Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre's Council of Elders to arrange meetings and other engagements.
- Act as initial contact for the department and respond to inquiries in-person, via email, and by telephone.
- Maintain and update records and files.
- Prepare documents, reports, forms, letters, etc.
- Assist in the budget preparation, monitoring and reporting.
- Prepare and process all administrative financial transactions and paperwork, such as travel expense claims, purchase order requests, invoices, etc.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Post-secondary education in Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
Additional Strengths
- Knowledge of Wabanaki Language systems, ceremonies, and traditions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Familiarity with the UNB policies and procedures is considered an asset.
- Experience using Colleague is considered an asset.
WHO WE ARE:
This position is part of the UNIFOR, Local 4504 employee group and falls under the SALAC Collective Agreement.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION