Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Student Conduct Administrator

Department/Unit

Residence Life

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S167-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

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 Director, Residence Life, the Student Conduct Administrator is responsible for the equitable and consistent application of the Residence Community Living Guide, ensuring adherence to community standards within the university's residential environment.

Key Responsibilities

Oversight of the case management of the Residence Community Living Guide from triage, information gathering, decision, resolution planning, and closing case files. Provide strategic direction to Residence Life Managers on restorative approach and response frameworks for addressing student behavioural incidents in residence. Advise Residence Life Managers on responses to student behavioural issues and community concerns by leading information gathering, mapping contextual factors, and recommending structured response plans for implementation. Conduct intentional outreach to students in residence community through in-person room visits and door knocks when contact is required for well-being checks or student behaviour follow-up. Develop and facilitate training sessions for student leaders and staff on topics such as professional report writing, incident response and reporting, conflict mediation, leadership, community development, facilitation, process design and mapping, and other topics as needed. Support Residence Life Team onsite on high-risk periods by being an active presence and responsive to issues in residence and on campus as required or outlined in operational plans. Identify key trends occurring across the residence system, raising them with the Director, Residence Life Team, and Community Safety Teams. Compile and record incident report summaries for review with students before information gathering meetings. Ensure proper closure of incident reports and resolution plans following completion, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

Note

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

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a related field with three to five years' administrative experience, preferably supporting students in a post secondary environment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and often events that are unplanned. A high degree of proficiency in computer skills and relevant post-secondary software utilization. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, specific to conflict situations, policy management, and legal considerations. Exceptional relationship building with varied groups including student from varied backgrounds and experiences including students, staff, and faculty across the institutions. Proven commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Assets

Experience in case management including supporting student development and behaviour. Experience with restorative practices. Experience with post-secondary conduct policy/process.

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

09/08/2025

Close Date

09/22/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19568