Director, Student and Academic Affairs

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.

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 As the first university-based common law school in the nation, the Schulich School of Law offers a unique and enlightened approach to legal education. Diverse curriculum, leading specializations, and internationally recognized faculty provide exceptional opportunities in all facets of legal education. Reporting to the Associate Dean Academic ( ADA ), the Director, Student and Academic Affairs is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Office, acting as a Schulich Law representative on internal and external committees, and interpreting university and school policy within prescribed limits. The Manager supervises staff of the Office of the ADA to ensure efficient program and service delivery, while working to build capacity and foster individual and team development.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of the ADA , by facilitating program planning, the management of strategic initiatives and the adjudication of student/faculty/administration requests and inquiries.

Analyze current programming, policies, and procedures, develop recommendations, and facilitate implementation of improvements.

Develop, implement, and monitor a communications plan for students and faculty on matters of academic administration on behalf of the Office of the ADA .

Develop and implement initiatives and processes to enhance student access to advising and requests for academic conisderation.

Provide advising to JD students for matters involving curriculum, degree requirements and personal matters.

Liaise with other departments and contribute to a collegial work environment.

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 in a relevant area of study, with a minimum of five years’ related experience in managing program delivery, advising / coaching, and staff supervision (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).

Demonstrated planning, organizing, project management, coaching and leadership skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain composure and retain a positive and professional attitude under pressure and in difficult situations.

Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Understanding of issues, challenges and opportunities relating to the equity, diversity and inclusion of law school students from underrepresented groups is vital to this role.

Experience in a student-facing role, with knowledge of university program structure, policies and procedures, and knowledge of computerized student information systems and MS Office suite.

Assets

Graduate degree in a relevant area of study (Business Administration, Public Administration, Education).

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Knowledge of Canadian law schools and the Canadian legal profession.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s

core

and

leadership

competencies, in particular:

Self-Awareness & Professionalism

Respect & Inclusion

Adaptability

Relationship Building

Resource & Process Management

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

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Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

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