Student Affairs Advisor - #379920

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Student Affairs Advisor
Department/Unit Pharmacy
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S122-24
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 FTE
Salary $58,103 - $77,730 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 The College of Pharmacy includes undergraduate and graduate programs with a mission to enhance health and wellness through pharmacy education, research and community service. Reporting to the Director, College of Pharmacy, the Student Affairs Advisor will share, under the direction of the Associate Director, Student Affairs, responsibility for managing undergraduate and graduate student recruitment, and student advising and support
Key Responsibilities

• Manage student recruitment and retention activities to meet enrolment targets. Develop, plan, and carry out strategies for promotion of undergraduate and graduate programs. Work with internal colleagues and external marketing specialists as applicable. Advise potential applicants on admission policies.
• Research program information and recruitment strategies to identify best practices. Analvze data and make recommendations e.g. student recruitment strategy effectiveness, success rates, and other relevant measures.
• Carry out student advising for undergraduate and graduate students, and pharmacy residents experiencing academic difficulty or other issues impacting academic performance. Refer students to appropriate campus supports. Advise on University and College polices and regulations.
• Manage students experiencing excess absences as referred by the Undergraduate Curriculum Administrator. Develop and administer program for early detection of students in academic difficulty.
• Review, update and maintain existing policies, procedures and academic regulations. Support the Graduate Coordinator in work related to academic regulations.
• Consult with College leaders and teammates on outstanding issues potentially requiring new/edits to policies, procedures and regulations. Prepare reports and recommendations on changes as well as prepare new policies/procedures/regulations for review and guide through approval process.

Note The successful applicant will be required to report to work in-person on campus until the probationary period and required training is complete, after which they will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines
Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in relevant field plus approximately five years related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Relevant prior experience in an academic environment.
• Excellent communication (verbal, written, presentation), collaboration and interpersonal skills both 1:1 and in group settings.
• Strong time management, organization, attention to detail, and prioritizing skills.

Assets

• Experience working directly with students.

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:

• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication

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 commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (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.
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies One (1)
Open Date 04/15/2024
Close Date 04/22/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant