JOBS AT 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.

Student Affairs is a collection of integrated units that collaborates with faculty, staff and students to enhance the student experience. We promote an inclusive, holistic and student-centric approach to learning and academic success and act as a professional resource in the delivery of evidence-based student enrolment, wellness, development and academic support programs and services. Reporting to the Manager, Student Health Promotion, the Coordinator will help the Student Health and Wellness division of Student Affairs achieve its strategic vision for delivering the best student experience in Canada by coordinating and delivering health promotion programming and initiatives for Dalhousie’s Halifax campuses and the University of King’s College.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus during the academic year (August – April). After successful completion of the probationary period, the successful applicant may be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) from May – July as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines. The successful applicant must be available for occasional work on evenings and weekends based on operational requirements.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Respect & Inclusion
- Communication
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism

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.

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 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.