Dalhousie University Looking for Coordinator, Student Health Promotion & Student Experience Programming at Halifax, NS Full Time

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Coordinator, Student Health Promotion & Student Experience Programming

Department/Unit Student Health Promotion

Location Halifax

Posting Number S093-22

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable) To end June 2024

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $46,164 – $62,456 per annum

Classification ADM-04

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.

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 more than 20,000 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. We are the heart of Dalhousie. Reporting to the Manager Student Health Promotion & Student Experience Programming, the Coordinator, Student Health Promotion & Student Experience Programming will help Student Affairs achieve its strategic vision for delivering the best student experience in Canada by coordinating and delivering existing health promotion programming and initiatives on Sexton, Carlton, Studley and Kings College campuses.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of Student Experience and Holistic Health Promotion Program Plan. Liaise and build partnerships within the university and greater Halifax community organizations to create opportunities for student engagement in support of programming.

Carry out program planning, implementation and assessment, with an emphasis on creating and supporting Dal After Dark alternative programming, in addition to sexual and mental health programming and other health-related opportunities for students.

Identify target groups for programming; ensure participant engagement; review programming through an equity, diversity and inclusion lens as well as for risk management and participant safety. Maintain a student-centered holistic approach using a diversity of evidence-informed tactics and timely follow up.

Review and coordinate recruitment of Social Norming Campaign Ambassadors; Dal After Dark grant committee; and student programming support staff and volunteers. Ensure awareness of expected roles and outcomes for events, provide guidance and mentorship as required.

Review and coordinate Dal After Dark student event grant applications and events, including assessment and follow-up. Assess applications to determine if funding requests meet student health and wellness mandates and ensure responsible allocation of student-generated funds.

Provide financial and personnel support to Manager. Prepare budget recommendations regarding new initiatives or program enhancements. Train, supervise, schedule and evaluate student staff and volunteers in the facilitation and execution of events and programs.

Note

Evening and weekend hours required.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination through Campus Check, or may seek an accommodation from Dalhousie’s vaccine requirements on grounds protected under provincial human rights legislation. Please visit the Campus Check website for more information.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a health-related field plus at least one to three years’ relevant work experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. Must have experience with planning, developing and assessing inclusive programming within a timeline and budget. Experience in leadership development; community engagement; and evaluation of return on investment is required. Strong proven interpersonal, communication (verbal and written) and technical skills are required. Must be outcome oriented, flexible and adaptive to change. Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is essential. Must have proven initiative and organizational skills. Assets include experience in a post-secondary education setting; event management; and a Nova Scotia drivers license.

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
• Communication
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• 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 Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date 03/14/2022

Close Date 03/28/2022

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant