AddressRecognized as a leader in distance and experiential learning, and based on a strong tradition of social responsibility, Mount Saint Vincent University takes a personalized approach to education to nurture socially responsible global citizens. Founded in 1873, the Mount has been nationally recognized for having one of the lowest student-to-professor ratios, for providing students early access to valuable research opportunities, for its legacy in the advancement of women, and for facilitating critical advancements in food security, healthy aging, literacy, and childhood development. The Mount believes that our people are our foundation and our relationships are built on respect and accountability. Please visit www.msvu.ca to learn more about us.
Mount Saint Vincent University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and other groups that would contribute to the diversification of our campus. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their application materials. Given the focus of this position, it is designated for African Nova Scotian applicants only.
The Office of Student Experience at Mount Saint Vincent University invites applications for the term position of African Nova Scotian Pathways Community Navigator.
About the Opportunity
MSVU has received grant funding for a Pathways Community Navigator. Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Student Experience. Over three years, the Pathways Community Navigator will play a vital role in advancing MSVU's commitment to access and impact. The Pathways Community Navigator will work in consultation with communities to conduct needs assessments to identify priority needs, help break down barriers to access, and mobilize alumni and current students as community advocates and role-models. The Pathways Community Navigator will contribute to breaking down barriers to higher education, fostering a sense of belonging on campus, and promoting successful transition for traditionally underserved communities in Nova Scotia with an initial focus on African Nova Scotian communities.
