Job Description

Student Affairs is a collection of integrated units that collaborate 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 Director, of Student Success, the Career Advisor will develop and deliver career, experiential learning, and co-curricular programs, events, and services for students through the Bissett Student Success Centre, working closely with key partners at the university to deliver a robust suite of career development and career readiness supports.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing career programs and services that promote student learning and development and are based on current research and data on student learning and career development theories.
• Act as a facilitator related to career and experiential learning programming, modules, and workshops, including responsibilities for planning, implementation, and assessment.
• Provide holistic advising to student populations and assist students in the development of goals that support program choice of study, career exploration, strengths, and interests.
• Coordinate the recruitment and training of the Peer Coaching Team for the Bissett Student Success Centre. Provide direction and supervision to Peer Coaches and set regular schedules to meet the service standards for peer advising and front desk support.
• Oversee Dalhousie\'s co-curricular record including the delivery, administration, promotion, relationship management, data management, and evaluation of the program.
• Enhance students\' awareness of available educational and career resources (such as honours programs, tutoring, co-op programs, study abroad, and other experiential learning opportunities including volunteering or part-time employment) and make appropriate and purposeful referrals.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

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 in a related field, plus approximately 3 - 5 years of related experience working in a helping profession.
• Experience with program development, implementation and facilitation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theoretical approaches and best-practices for career practices and principles.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with academic and co-curricular partners, students, and student groups with an appreciation and understanding of diversity and inclusivity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Assets

• Experience in a post-secondary, educational or non-profit setting.
• Career Practitioner certificate or equivalent.

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
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service
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.
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. For more information, please visit .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 05/29/2023
Close Date 06/12/2023
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply

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Optional Documents * Cover Letter

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