Director, Secondary Graduation and Adult Education

Join us to make a lasting impact!

The First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) is an independent society led by a

strong and diverse board of about 100 First Nations community representatives. FNESC is

committed to improving education for all First Nations students in BC. FNESC works in

partnership with the First Nations School Association (FNSA), and the Indigenous Adult Higher

Learning Association (IAHLA), as well as other partner organizations.

We are currently searching Director, Secondary Graduation and Adult Education to play a key

role in supporting our commitment to improve education for all First Nation students in BC. This

position reports to the Executive Director and will be FNESC’s primary subject matter expert

and champion for all student mental health and wellness programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervising the Manager, First Nations Schools Secondary Graduation and Adult

Education, the Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Secondary Graduation and

Adult Education, and the Administrative Assistant, Secondary and Adult Graduation

Programs. Ensuring that productivity and performance standards are met.

Overseeing the ongoing implementation of the Connected Classrooms Program for

First Nations Schools/Adult Education Programs;

Overseeing schools’ access to the Dogwood and Adult Dogwood, including oversight of

support to schools, interactions with DRUMS, policy work with the Ministry – including

considerations of dual credit – and monitoring school certification status for

Dogwood/Adult Dogwood access;

Leading and supporting new programs, such as the online senior secondary

courses by creating a learning management system, developing courses and

training for schools and, other related tasks;

Leading and supporting a First Nations Course Authorization Process;

Advocating for and supporting new adult funding policies and new secondary and

adult education centers, and supporting partnership arrangements to support

secondary and adult education for First Nations students more generally, including

working with the Ministry of Education on relevant policy and program development

that relates to students attending public and First Nation schools;

Supporting the implementation of the School Assessment Process in secondary and

adult centres,

Requirements:
The position will require an individual who has the following certifications, knowledge,

experience, skills and characteristics.

Degree in Education, Adult or Special Education, Education Administration or other

related or allied education field, preferably a Master’s degree and;

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the provision of direct service in First Nations

education system and understanding of First Nation issues in British Columbia;

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience;

Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing, directing and leading employees, and liaising

with various regulatory agencies;

Experience developing a variety of written reports, proposals and strategies and other

documentation in accordance with organizational directives and/or regulatory guidelines;

Extensive experience developing, managing and control of budgets;

Valid driver’s licence and a satisfactory criminal records check;

This position can be based at a home-office anywhere in British Columbia or at FNESC Office.

The normal office hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Some weekend and

evening work will be required, as will travel throughout the province of BC.

The salary for this position is $100,000 per year.

Our benefits and pension plans are above average, as is our vacation entitlement. We also

offer professional development and a health and wellness subsidy for all of our employees.

We thank everyone who applies for their interest in FNESC. Unfortunately, due to the volume of

applications, we are only able to respond to those applicants who are selected for an interview.

We cannot respond to telephone or email inquiries.

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

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