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Job End Date
Ongoing
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Job Summary
The Bachelor of Indigenous Land Stewardship (BILS) is an innovative four‑year undergraduate degree delivered through a multi‑access model (on‑campus, online, and in‑place), supported by regional Learning Hubs in the Cariboo‑Chilcotin and other regions in BC. The program is grounded in Indigenous worldviews, community partnership, land‑based learning, and action‑oriented reconciliation.
The Student Development & Advancement Manager leads the student advancement ecosystem for BILS, including career readiness, work‑integrated learning (co‑ops, internships, field experiences, capstone placements), alumni engagement, and transition‑to‑work supports. The role builds and stewards partnerships with Indigenous governments, community organizations, and natural resource sector employers. It plays a key role in program events, including Nation‑Building activities, and supports reporting requirements for strategic funding partners. Position plays a key role in leading the evaluation and quality improvement processes related to work‑integrated learning and student career development.
The role works alongside the Program Manager (on‑campus) and Online Program & Operations Manager (Learning Hubs/online), ensuring seamless support for all BILS students across modalities.
Organizational Status
Reports to the Director, Student Services and Director, Indigenous and Intercultural Initiatives. Collaborates closely with the BILS Program Director, Program Manager, Online Program & Operations Manager, BILS Council of Advisors, faculty, staff, and a wide network of Indigenous and community partners, ensuring the most relevant opportunities are provided to our students in the co-op option while collaborating with the rest of the Student Services Team to assess students’ academic progress in order to support all of our Forestry students as best as we can in their academic journey at UBC.
Work Performed
Leads the development and ongoing evolution of the BILS multi-access work-integrated learning (WIL) model, ensuring consistent student advancement supports across on-campus, online, and regional Learning Hub delivery modes.
Establishes the standards and frameworks governing student placements, including safety requirements, cultural protocols, and risk considerations, and determines the suitability of partner organizations.
Develops partnerships with Indigenous governments, community organizations, and sector employers to expand sustainable and culturally appropriate placement opportunities for students.
Researches, identifies, secures and administers potential clients who would benefit from involvement with the BILS capstone/internship program
Manages the financial and funding for student placements, including advising partners on wage subsidy programs and funding mechanisms to expand placement capacity.
Coordinates Year‑4 Capstone placements, including partner matching, agreements, evaluation rubrics, and assessment processes
Coordinates evaluation of student performance in the work place and resolves placement issues, including student performance concerns, workplace conflicts, and alignment with institutional policies and community expectations
Connects students with UBC services (Indigenous career services, financial advising, accessibility supports) and with BILS staff across all delivery modes.
Collaborates with all BILS staff, onsite and off-site, to ensure advancement‑related programming is accessible to in‑place and online students.
Oversees advancement initiatives to strengthen student and alumni engagement, including the development of the BILS alumni network and knowledge-exchange opportunities between students, graduates, and community partners.
Oversees the allocation of advancement-related resources, including student awards and bursaries, ensuring alignment with equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonizing practices.
Evaluates program outcomes using graduate, placement, and employer data to refine career readiness programming and to improve student transition-to-work outcomes. This includes preparing reports for institutional leadership and external funding partners to support accountability, program evaluation, and future funding decisions.
Promotes, plans and implements internship experience events for students during peak planning and implementation period between April-September. These events may include fairs, lectures, ceremonies, trainings, social activities, or similar events. Coordinates logistics, and ensures venues and equipment meet appropriate risk management standards. May explore and facilitate international or inter‑institutional placement opportunities when appropriate.
Co‑plans BILS events, including student orientation, wellness check‑ins, skill‑building seminars, and guest speaker series.
Supports promotion and outreach efforts by contributing to communications, success stories, employer features, and recruitment materials.
Supports the Annual Nation‑Building Conference, contributing to planning, alumni engagement, employer participation, and student showcases.
Performs related duties consistent with the needs and objectives of the BILS program.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgement, communication, cultural protocol, or compliance could negatively impact student wellbeing, partner relations, employer trust, and program reputation. Errors may also compromise community partnerships, placement safety, or external funding commitments. This role requires discretion, cultural humility, precision, and strong relationship‑building skills.
Supervision Received
Works independently under the general direction of the Director, Student Services and Director, Indigenous and Intercultural Initiatives, with input from the Program Director. Work is reviewed against program advancement outcomes, effectiveness of partnerships, and quality of student support. Works closely with the Program Manager on on‑campus programming, awards, and student supports as well as with the Online Program & Operations Manager to ensure equitable WIL access for remote, online, and in‑place learners.
Supervision Given
May supervise student ambassadors, student staff, temporary support roles, or co‑op students assisting with events, communications, and work‑integrated learning activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of four years of related experience, or then equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Indigenous Studies, Education, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, or related field; Master’s degree an asset.
In‑depth knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, cultural practices, and protocols; experience collaborating with Indigenous Nations and organizations.
Experience designing or managing co‑op, internship, or other work‑integrated learning programs.
Experience in career counseling, pre‑placement training, or student development.
Knowledge of wage subsidy programs and funding mechanisms that support student placements.
Experience building partnerships with Indigenous governments, community organizations, and employers.
Strong communication, facilitation, conflict‑resolution, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, project‑management tools, digital tracking systems, and online learning technologies.
Familiarity with UBC systems, processes, and student services is an asset.