Job Description

Position Information
Position Title Program Pathways Navigator, Black and African Nova Scotian Students (Designated Position)


Department/Unit Faculty of Management - General


Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada


Posting Number S014-25


Employee Group DPMG


Position Type Term


Duration of Contract (if applicable) 3 years


Employment Type Full Time


Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0


Salary $59,555 - $79,673 per annum


Classification ADM-05


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
The Faculty of Management is recognized for its innovative, values-based approach to management education and research. Graduates are leaders and managers in the business sector, public sector, and civil society who live the Faculty's vision of inspiring transformational solutions. Reporting to the Associate Dean (Academic), the Program Pathways Navigator is responsible for collaboratively overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Pathways program dedicated to Black and African Nova Scotian students, developing and implementing community outreach and recruitment strategies, providing academic and culturally relevant and responsive student support services.


Key Responsibilities
• Design and facilitate supportive and culturally informed programing aimed at enhancing student well being and success in our programs.
• Work collaboratively with other employees and units to develop and maintain appropriate connections with African Nova Scotian community partners to raise awareness of all FoM programs, particularly undergraduate programs.
• Participate on relevant internal and external committees to foster and maintain external relationships within the African Nova Scotian community.
• Consult on an individual basis with designated students regarding selection of appropriate courses and complementary educational experiences. Enhance students' awareness of available educational resources (such as study abroad, certificate programs, other experiential learning opportunities including volunteering or part-time employment) and make appropriate referrals.
• Advise students in personalized job search techniques by assisting in areas such as career development, job search action plans, resumes/cover letters, practice interviews, value proposition creation, development of self-marketing action plans, references, and networking skills to prepare students to launch successful careers.
• Identify polices, practices, regulations, and external factors that act as real or perceived barriers to career success for designated students.




Note
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of Dalhousie's Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians) .
Note: To be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as a person of Black/African descent and/or as African Nova Scotian. 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



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 with three to five years related experience in student services, academic advising, career and employment services, coaching, mentoring or work-integrated learning (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Lived experience within the African Nova Scotian/Black community that contributes to an ability to provide guidance and support to students at varying degrees of their academic lifecycle.
• Ability to demonstrate sufficient understanding of history, values, culture, and contemporary contexts with a focus on African Nova Scotians.
• Existing relationships with African Nova Scotian communities.
• Knowledge, sensitivity and understanding of the personal, intersectional needs, concerns, and interests of African Nova Scotian/Black students.
• Excellent human relations, customer service as well as written and oral communication skills.




Assets
• Master's degree.
• Prior experience working in a post-secondary environment.





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
• Service
• 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 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 •


Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1


Open Date 02/10/2025


Close Date 02/28/2025


Open Until Filled No


Special Instructions to Applicant


Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18171