Indigenous Housing, Success & Retention Specialist

 

Job classification: A5068 - Information Officer II

Salary range: $70,566.71- 77,398.10 (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

Deadline to apply: end of day on July 26th, 2026

 

The Indigenous Housing, Success and Retention Specialist advances Indigenous student success by leading SAIT's Indigenous Student Housing Program and developing retention initiatives that foster belonging, wellbeing, and academic achievement.

 

Working collaboratively with Student Services and campus partners, this role delivers culturally grounded, data-informed supports that help Indigenous learners navigate their educational journey while strengthening student persistence and completion outcomes. Through strategic programming, partnership development, and impact evaluation, the Specialist contributes to a coordinated and culturally safe support system for Indigenous students.

 

Lead and oversee the Indigenous Student Housing Program, including student selection, bursary administration, and program delivery aligned with student needs.

Develop and implement proactive retention strategies that support Indigenous student persistence, academic success, and program completion.

Identify and support students facing academic, financial, housing, or personal challenges through early intervention and coordinated support services.

Collaborate with Student Services and campus partners to provide holistic, culturally safe, and student-centered supports.

Design and deliver culturally grounded programs and events that foster community, belonging, engagement, and student success.

Monitor student engagement and success indicators, evaluate program outcomes, and recommend enhancements to improve retention and completion rates.

Build and maintain strong partnerships across the institution to align housing supports with broader Indigenous student success initiatives.

Collect, analyze, and report on program data, outcomes, and impact for internal stakeholders, funders, and donors.

Contribute to strategic planning, continuous improvement, and the development of evidence-based approaches to Indigenous student success.

Identify emerging trends and opportunities, and support funding proposals and partnerships through program insights and impact reporting.

 

 

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.