Indigenous Student Services and Wellness Coordinator en Sait

SAIT’s Student Services department unlocks learner potential within a vibrant campus culture. Join a team driven by student success, offering holistic services from academic support and counselling to financial advising and social engagement.  

Job classification: A5904 Administrative Assistant II

Salary range: $45,786.65 - $50,706.50

Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. 

Hours per week: 36.25

Paid leave: 3 weeks vacation per year

Position End Date: June 30, 2027

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, February 2, 2026

The Indigenous Student Services & Wellness Coordinator is a key member of Natoysopoyiis, SAIT’s Indigenous Student Support Centre, and serves as the first point of contact for students, staff, and community members.

Positioned at the front desk, this role is the welcoming face of Natoysopoyiis and plays a critical part in creating an inclusive, supportive, and culturally respectful environment. Reporting to the Manager of Natoysopoyiis, the Coordinator provides essential administrative support while actively contributing to SAIT’s Strategic Plan priorities of student success, equity, and community engagement.

This position ensures smooth day-to-day operations, manages inquiries, and coordinates events, workshops, and cultural activities that promote Indigenous student wellness and success. By integrating a holistic approach to well-being, addressing spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health, the Coordinator helps Indigenous learners access resources, build community, and thrive academically and personally.

As a front-facing member of the team, this role is critical to our success. It bridges administrative excellence with student-centered service, ensuring that every interaction reflects SAIT’s commitment to reconciliation, accessibility, and fostering a sense of belonging for Indigenous students

At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: 

- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing 

- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported 

- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate 

- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account  

- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses  

- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence 

- Excellent dining options on campus 

- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes 

And the perks keep on coming!  

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.  

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here. 

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.