Assessment Officer

Job Duties/Competencies:

• Meet with students virtually to assess student eligibility;
• Provide students with information and connection to MMF programs and bursaries;
• Maintain student files and update databases;
• Collaborate with internal MMF departments to advance Red River Métis students applications;
• Ensure all requested information and documentation is collected from applicants;
• Establish and maintain a network of contacts at secondary schools, universities, and colleges;
• Present information to management and prepare reports as required;
• Deliver Post-Secondary Education programs and services to Red River Métis Citizens;
• Attend and assist with Red River Métis cultural events, career and education fairs, regional and annual meetings;
• Respond to and manage phone and email communications.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Related post-secondary education in business administration or project management
• 2 years’ directly related work experience in program and/or project management;
• Excellent communication skills including experience drafting correspondence and preparing reports;
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain filing systems and maintain confidential records and files;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint;
• Experience working for a government, not-for-profit organization, and/or Indigenous community is an asset;
• Experience working with boards and/or committees is preferred;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture, MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.