AddressPosition Details
Position Information
Position Title
Student Affairs Advisor
Department/Unit
Admissions & Student Affairs - Med
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number
S34-23
Employee Group
DPMG
Position Type
Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$55,034 - $73,625 per annum
Classification
ADM-05
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Faculty of Medicine trains and educates learners over four years of study within the Undergraduate Medical Education program toward the completion of the MD Degree. There are approximately 400 undergraduate medical students for each of the four years, which includes additional International students attending in the clinical years. Reports to the Director of Resident & Student Affairs, the Student Affairs Advisor will be responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of individual and personal development initiatives and programs for the DMNS learner population, and to collaborate with the existing Advisor and team at DMNB site to support similar functions. The goal is to build awareness, skill, and flexibility of learners to support their academic and professional progress through the four-year program beyond graduation into residency training.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide holistic advising and proactive support to individual learners with a focus on wellness, personal growth and development.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Dean Student Affairs and Director in more complex or critical personal or academic cases, including referring for intensive one-on-one coaching assistance as required.
- Responsible to create, organize, implement and evaluate events, activities and group sessions which support learner career development, health & wellness.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of CaRMs (Canadian Residency matching Service) application process, as well as applicable dates and deadlines relevant to students. Work closely with students to provide guidance and support throughout the application process.
- In collaboration with staff from other other units (Undergraduate Medical Education Office, Registrar’s Office, etc.), participate in the planning of various events, ceremonies, and orientation week activities.
- Supervise and assign responsibility to two full time clerical support staff, and a 50% FTE managerial position.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree based in Health Promotion, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline, with five year’s experience in a related role (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Proven interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, written and verbal, is required.
- Must be adept at networking and fostering relationships at all levels within and outside the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound assessment and judgement in critical case direction.
- Experience in program management/administration and leading, developing and implementing projects or change initiatives.
- Experience supervising a team and overseeing workflows is necessary to provide support and direction to those staff members.
Assets
- Master’s degree.
- Prior experience in educational settings and/or with learner populations with a
demonstrated understanding of learner needs and issues, particularly relating to access, equity and inclusion. - Knowledge of faculty and larger university and educational principles and policies around learner safety, equity, support of diversity and advising around privacy and mistreatment.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Relationship Building
- Accountability for Performance & Results
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Date
01/25/2023
Close Date
02/15/2023
Open Until Filled
No
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