Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Program Pathways Navigator, Indigenous Students (Designated Position)

Department/Unit

Faculty of Management - General

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S013-25

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, 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 programming 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 Indigenous community partners to raise awareness of all Faculty of Management programs, particularly undergraduate programs. Participate on relevant internal and external committees to foster and maintain external relationships within the Mi'kmaq 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 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 policies, practices, regulations, and external factors that act as real or perceived barriers to career success for designated students.

Note

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 Indigenous 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 Mi'kmaq experience. Existing relationships with Mi'kmaq communities Knowledge, sensitivity and understanding of the personal, intersectional needs, concerns, and interests of Indigenous 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. In keeping with Dalhousie's Employment Equity Plan and the nature of this position, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as

Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq)

.


Please note that to be eligible for this position, you must self-identify as an Indigenous Person of Turtle Island. Applicants may be asked to provide additional documentation during the search process to validate self-identification. 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

03/03/2025

Close Date

03/27/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18170