Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Administrative Manager

Research Project

No

Department/Unit

Nursing

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S005-26

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

2 year

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$70,319 - $94,202 per annum

Classification

ADM-06

Provisional Statement

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 School of Nursing is recognized for advancing nursing knowledge, practice and policy. Exceptional nurses begin and further their education and careers at Dalhousie University. Reporting to the Director, School of Nursing, the Administrative Manager will support the mission of the School by organizing and managing all administrative functions required to support the infrastructure of the School of Nursing to develop and sustain excellence in education, research, service to the university and professional community.

Key Responsibilities

Lead overall administrative operations for the School of Nursing, including office management, policy development, and process improvement. Manage complex budgeting and financial operations, including preparation and monitoring of multiple budgets, grants, trust and endowment accounts, and financial reporting. Oversee human resources processes including the recruitment of staff and student appointments, preparation of job postings for faculty recruitment processes, and appointment and rejection letters. Supervise and develop administrative and simulation lab technical staff, ensuring effective staffing, performance management, training, and adherence to collective agreements. Coordinate academic administration, including admissions processes, student records, timetabling, course evaluations, and accreditation preparation, ensuring compliance with academic regulations. Manage School facilities and information technology, including space planning, maintenance coordination, equipment oversight, and system administration support.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus Tuesday to Friday and remote work Mondays (from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field plus approximately five years progressive, relevant experience in business, including organization management and financial planning (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication (verbal and written) skills with proven diplomacy and ability to work well as part of a team. Proven attention to detail, initiative, problem-solving skills, and independent judgement. Demonstrated ability to multi-task. Effective and demonstrable leadership skills with prior experience managing staff.

Assets

Master of Business Administration Experience in an academic health care environment. Knowledge of business management such as budgeting, financial planning, and data analysis.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's

core

and

leadership

competencies, in particular:

Communication Thinking and Acting Strategically Relationship Building Resource & Process Management Change & Innovation

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 People and Culture.

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

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed

here

.


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

01/19/2026

Close Date

01/29/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/20145