Job Description

School of Social Work (Contractual Position to March 31, 2024) (Part-Time; 21 Hours per Week) DUTIES Under the direction of the Dean of the School of Social Work or the Dean\'s delegate (the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs) and in partnership with the Nunavut Arctic College - School of Social Work (NAC-SSW) BSW steering committee and the NAC SSW Program Coordinator, the successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating student services for the BSW, Nunavut. Duties include: assisting with student recruitment activities and coordinating admissions; assisting students with the application, admissions, and registration processes; coordinating scholarships and awards; coordinating orientation programs for students and instructors; providing academic advice to students; liaising with students on issues of concern; developing policy relating to student services, including preparation of academic program materials; consulting and liaising with the School\'s undergraduate studies committee, the BSW Student Services Coordinator, the BSW Nunavut Field Education Coordinator, and the Office of the Registrar; coordinating services for students with the Writing Centre and other resources; participating in and supporting the NAC-SSW BSW steering committee; participating in program evaluation; liaising with undergraduate student institutions; assisting with academic planning; scheduling courses and entering grades; coordinating the Pledge of Professionalism, BSW Nunavut convocation, and other special events; and performing other related duties as required. The successful applicant must be available to travel to Nunavut to coordinate student orientations and convocation ceremonies. QUALIFICATIONS Experience (3-5 years) in a professional social work practice setting, including a minimum of two years post-MSW social work experience; graduation with a Master\'s degree in Social Work from an accredited university; certification as a registered social worker with NLCSW; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge, skills, and experience in professional social work practice in administration/program/policy/direct practice roles, plus proficiency in oral and written communication, and computer skills. The candidate will possess knowledge of and experience working with Indigenous peoples, specifically Inuit, and their social work practice will be consistent with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) Principles. This position requires strong organizational skills, flexibility in role change and multi-tasking, mediation, facilitation, and advocacy. Experience within a university setting is considered an asset. SALARY $59,460 - $81,079 per annum (Management and Professional) CLOSING DATE January 6, 2023 COMPETITION NO. MUN01869 Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website https://www.mun.ca/hr/careers/ All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities. The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland. If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at myhr@mun.ca. Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.