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Specialist, Indigenous Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives at University of British Columbia University of British Columbia in Canada
Degree Level
not provided
Field of study
Education
Funding
Full-time staff position with compensation range of $7,158.42 to $10,292.25 CAD monthly.
Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
Country
Canada
University
The University of British Columbia
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Specialist, Indigenous Graduate and Postdoctoral Initiatives at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
This is a full-time staff role supporting Indigenous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across the student life-cycle, from pre-application advising through program completion. The position works closely with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Enrolment Services, First Nations House of Learning, and other campus partners to strengthen student success, community building, outreach, funding guidance, and policy development.
Key areas of work include Indigenous student support, graduate admissions advising, orientation and graduation events, mentorship and networking, funding and awards support, policy and procedure review, and special projects that improve recruitment, retention, and success for Indigenous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Eligibility highlights: an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline plus 3–4 years of related experience (or equivalent), with preferred experience working with Indigenous students and/or communities. The posting also values knowledge of Indigenous culture, history, and socioeconomic issues in British Columbia and Canada, along with strong intercultural, leadership, project management, and collaboration skills.
Compensation: CAD $7,158.42–$10,292.25 monthly.
Deadline: October 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
How to apply: submit an application through the UBC Workday portal and include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Funding details
Full-time staff position with compensation range of $7,158.42 to $10,292.25 CAD monthly.
What's required
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least three to four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred qualifications include a university degree, preferably at graduate level, experience working with Indigenous students and/or communities, in-depth knowledge of Indigenous culture, history and socioeconomic issues within British Columbia and Canada, understanding of Indigenous student issues in post-secondary education, strong intercultural, tactful, diplomatic, strategic, leadership, interpersonal, organizational, project management, creative problem-solving, collaboration, initiative, and deadline-management skills. Willingness to respect diverse perspectives and commitment to enhancing awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion are required.
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