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Senior Manager, Communications & Special Projects (Internal Posting)

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Position Title Senior Manager, Communications & Special Projects (Internal Posting)
Department/Unit President's Office
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S200-24
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1
Salary $77,938 - $104,545 per annum
Classification ADM-07
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
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
As a key member of the President’s Office, the Senior Manager, Communications and Special Projects will support the delivery of a range of activities and projects through a vision of service, efficiency and responsiveness. The strategic nature of the position will be instrumental in Dalhousie’s trajectory as one of Canada’s leading universities. The position reports to the Chief of Staff.
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee communications and social media strategy and tactics for the Office of the President, ensuring policies and practices align with the creation and development of a learning organization and actively seek to remove barriers to learning and/or transfer of learning.
  • Coordinates and at time oversees the issues management process on behalf of the President’s Office, ensuring the appropriate team members are informed and aligned on approach.
  • Think and act strategically to demonstrate in-depth understanding of the subject matter within higher education context; lead development of long-term strategy and objectives; prepare correspondence and speaking / briefing notes when needed.
  • Build rapport and develop strategic partnerships that are critical to long-term success of the organization, plan and execute special events hosted by the President’s Office and others across campus.
  • Evaluate and respond to complex requirements in support of organizational direction; ensure that accountabilities are integrated into organizational policies, practice and commitments.
  • Utilize established project management methodologies and tools to define, schedule, execute, track and report on projects. Assist with office management responsibilities, including email; website updates; scheduling; etc.
Note
Applications for this position are restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University as described in the Internal Posting Guidelines.

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.
Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field along with significant experience working in a university or similarly complex setting (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Experience building engaging relationships along with demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and commitment to service excellence.
  • Demonstrated significant achievements in the areas of change and project management.
  • Strong communication, organizational and time management skills to deal with the high priority workload on an interdisciplinary setting, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Assets
  • Resiliency, focus, and experience managing change with a track record of excellence
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:

- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Communication
- Thinking and Acting Strategically
- Relationship Building
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 for this position are restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University as described in the Internal Posting Guidelines.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that outside of the bargaining unit, 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 Peoples of Turtle Island (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. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 06/25/2024
Close Date 07/10/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16935

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter