Position Title
Director, Student Success Centre
Department/Unit
Student Affairs - Dal AC
Location
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
2 years
Employment Type
Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0
Salary
$91,752 - $123,736 per annum
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 and retention, wellness and well-being, development and academic support programs and services.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost, Student Engagement and Success, the Director, Student Success Centre is the senior leadership position for Student Affairs on the Agricultural Campus and works collaboratively with Student Affairs colleagues and partners as well as the Campus Principal and Faculty Dean to support students’ academic success and enhance the student experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Student Affairs strategic plan, along with all applicable aspects of operational roll-out including financial planning, assessment and reporting, playing a key role for the Agricultural Campus.
- Develop and implement strategic, operational and project plans focused on the delivery of inclusive and innovative programming and services for students, providing oversight and leadership from an equity-minded lens.
- Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Student Success Centre on the Agricultural Campus, including accountability for all aspects of management for regular and sessional staff (unionized and non-unionized), and student leaders/employees.
- Build key partnerships and working relationships with student leaders and faculty partners to support students’ academic success.
- Responsible for all aspects of financial management for the Student Success operating budget.
Note
The incumbent will be required to work some evenings and weekends. The incumbent will be required to travel to Halifax on occasion with travel reimbursed in accordance with university policies.
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
- Masters degree in related field, plus at least ten (10) years’ progressive leadership experience in a multi-disciplinary environment (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically with experience as a leader in change management and innovation.
- Proven supervisory experience as well as experience developing the skills, attitudes and behaviours needed to produce new or improved programs, services, outputs and strategies.
- Proven interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills, and the demonstrated ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated resource and process management experience along with demonstrated ability to manage accountability for performance and results is required.
- Proven leadership experience in equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
- Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
Assets
- Experience in Student Affairs and/or post secondary environment.
- Experience supervising unionized staff.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s
core and
leadership competencies, in particular:
- Adaptability
- Respect and Inclusion
- Thinking and Acting Strategically
- Relationship Building
- Accountability for Performance & Results
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 review our Employment Equity information.
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.
