Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Project Coordinator, AI Supported Student Advising

Department/Unit

Student Academic Success Services

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S169-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

1 year

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

Student Affairs is a collection of integrated units that collaborates 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 Manager, Student Success Advising, the Project Coordinator will lead the AI advising initiative, collaborating with advisors, students, and Dalhousie's AI and ITS teams to identify opportunities for AI-supported advising, test tools and prototypes, and develop a roadmap for future implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, plan and design a one-year pilot project exploring how generative AI can enhance student advising. Monitor project milestones and timelines, adjusting plans as needed to ensure timely delivery of outcomes. Conduct environmental scans and benchmarking of AI tools used in higher education advising. Identify high-volume, low-complexity advising tasks suitable for AI support. Develop a roadmap for implementation, including training plans and system requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including advisors, faculty, students, and administrative leaders. Engage with advisors across multiple units to map advising processes and identify opportunities for AI support. Lead the development of shared tools, templates, and communication materials to promote adoption across units.

Note

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

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree with three years of experience in an advising, student support or service delivery role in a university setting (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaboratively delivering targeted outcomes on time and within budget. Experience leading cross-functional projects and engaging diverse partners. Strong communication, facilitation, and process-mapping skills. Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in student services. Familiarity with data privacy, accessibility, and ethical considerations in AI deployment.

Assets

Hands-on experience designing, implementing, or evaluating generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI APIs) in a professional or academic setting.

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 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 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

09/19/2025

Close Date

10/03/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19583