We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

The Manager, Black and Racialized Students Success Program establishes the college strategic commitments of being a place that honours, values and celebrates the whole of every person and ensuring access to education and reduce barriers for all by establishing a strategic plan and developing relevant programs to expanding access for Black and racialized and other underrepresented populations. 

The role focuses on creating and managing a centre of excellence for Black and racialized students’ success by building programs to improve overall experiences, progress, outcomes and well-being of these students by identifying and removing systemic barriers for underrepresented groups.

Advising, mentoring and supporting students transition into post-secondary through a holistic culturally safe, health and well-being framework that includes strong supports for achievement for career and academic goals and aspiration.

What you’ll be doing:

Academic and Student Support Services

•  Develop a strategic plan for Black and racialized student achievements Centre of Excellence
• Develop, implement and evaluate strategies and programs to elevate Black and racialized student success that includes but not limited to skill-building workshops, study groups and mentorship programs
• Managing the budget and day to day operations of the Centre
• Responsible for hiring and supervising program employees
• Collect and analyze College student demographic data
• Conduct research (including student focus groups and surveys) to identify barriers to Black and racialized student success
• Monitor trends relating to common Black and racialized students concerns and identify knowledge and service gaps, make recommendations to the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer to close gaps and reducing/eliminate challenges for Black and racialized students
• Identify, develop, and implement appropriate supports, tools, resources, programs, and initiatives for Black and racialized students to enhance student success and wellness
• Develop and implement benchmarks to measure and evaluate student progress, outcomes of service delivery, supports, programs, and initiatives; identifying gaps and recommending strategies for improvement
• Responsible for the development of trauma informed wellness programs for Black and racialized students that provides supports, responds to social and mental health challenges and promotes self-care
• In collaboration with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Trainer develop and deliver presentations on human rights, equity, anti-Black racism, anti-oppression and relevant legislation, such as the Ontario Human Rights Code
• Develop a Black and racialized peer study program
• Ensuring that students are informed of scholarships, grants, and bursaries as well as study abroad/exchange programs, conferences, and events
• Maintaining a list of current scholarships, grants, and bursaries for Black and racialized students and assisting with the application process
• Overseeing the Black and racialized students’ taskforces
• Member of the College’s Equity and Inclusion Steering Committee and providing updates and information on the systemic barriers, discrimination, and harassment experienced by Black, racialized, and other underrepresented students; championing service improvements, excellence, and strategies for the success of Black and racialized students
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Black and racialized descent communities and educational organizations
• Collaborate and build relationships with key stakeholders across college departments and across the post-secondary sector

Career Preparation Services

•  Developing, implementing, and evaluating a mentorship program that pairs Black and racialized mentors with Black and racialized students
• Ensuring that there is a process to inform students of work, research, and volunteer opportunities as well as internships, and placements
• Providing job preparation and job search tools, supports, resources, initiatives, and workshops for Black and racialized students
• Developing and delivering workshops on worker rights and related legislation, e.g., the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Employment Standards Act, the AODA, the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Administrative Duties & Responsibilities

•  Collecting and analysing feedback from students regarding service delivery and programming to identify service and program gaps and areas for improvement
• Collecting monthly program statistics and preparing monthly, quarterly and annual progress reports for management, SLT and MEG and delivering presentations
• Managing confidential information for students and ensuring privacy legislation is adhered to and is in line with college policies and protocols
• Maintaining and updating website information and event listings
• Stay abreast of current research and relevant legislation relating to best practices in supporting Black and racialized student success

Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the role:

•  4-year Honours Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired. 
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in equity and inclusion-based work and/or related areas with a specific focus on Black and racialized students
• Must have lived experiences as a Black or other racialized person
• Demonstrated understanding and analysis of anti-oppression and anti-racism with a focus on anti-Black systemic racism, discrimination, and harassment
• Demonstrated understanding of how systemic racism in education, such as streaming, create longstanding inequities for Black and racialized students
• Training and experience in Human Rights and equity
• Knowledge of and experience in providing trauma-informed services
• Knowledge and experience in equity principles and practice
• Demonstrated skills and experience in research methodology and analysis
• Demonstrated strong team-building, networking, and inter-personal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional accountability, restorative justice principles, equity and inclusion, and ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Sound knowledge of case management principles and in maintaining privacy
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of current issues and best practices that promote human rights, equity, and inclusion for Black, racialized, and other underrepresented students.
• Knowledge of student development theory, mental health/distress/crisis assistance, workplace violence and pertinent legislation (i.e., Human Rights, Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario, Mental Health Act of Ontario, AODA.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for travel between campuses.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

What we offer:

•  Progressive vacation plan starting with 22 vacation days per year plus holiday closure.
• Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
• 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
• Annual employee performance incentive program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
• Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from Black and racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/