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Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Black Student AdvisorDepartment/Unit Student Academic Success ServicesLocation HalifaxPosting Number S220-22Employee Group DPMGPosition Type Regular, On-GoingDuration of Contract (if applicable)Employment Type Full TimeFull-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0Salary $60,571 - $81,947 per annumClassification ADM-06Provisional StatementThis is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months.About Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie 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 SummaryA unit of the Division of Student Affairs, the Black Student Advising Centre is a gathering place, offering a supportive environment for students to access academic supports and other services, engage with peers, and participate in cultural programming. Reporting to the Director, Student Academic Success, the Black Student Advisor serves as a key support for students of African descent at Dalhousie (including the Faculty of Agriculture and the University of King’s College), extending a high level of advocacy on behalf of, and alongside, students. The incumbent works collaboratively with other Advisors and units within Student Affairs, as well as partners across the University and external community. This position complements an existing position in the Centre.Key Responsibilities

• Support Black students in both 1-1 and group activities to build skills related to engagement and leadership, wellness and belonging, and academic success. Advocate with, and/or for, students.
• Develop and deliver orientation and transition programming for new-to-Dalhousie Black students that help navigate their entry into and throughout their university experience.
• Develop, deliver and assess educational, wellness and social programs responsive to the needs of Dalhousie’s diverse Black student population with a particular focus on African Nova Scotian students. Ensure that the programming is based on current research, data and student learning and development theories.
• Make informed referrals to appropriate on- and off-campus support services e.g., Bissett Student Success Centre (academic and career advising), Health and Wellness, Human Rights and Equity Services, etc.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Centre, in collaboration with professional BSAC staff, including the oversight of the drop-in components of the Centre.
• Actively represent the Black Student Advising Centre on relevant committees included but not limited to scholarship selection, equitable admissions.

NoteIn keeping with the Principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Policy and the nature of this position, applications will be restricted to racialized candidates who self-identify as a person of African descent with preference given to African Nova Scotians.The successful applicant 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.Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary.QualificationsUndergraduate degree, plus three to five years’ advising or mentoring students of African descent (or an equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. Program development, implementation and assessment experience is also required. A relevant Master’s degree would be a strong asset. Ability to demonstrate sufficient understanding of history, values, culture and contemporary contexts with a focus on African Nova Scotians. The ability to provide guidance and support to students at varying degrees of the academic lifecycle is vital to this role. The successful candidate will have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders and an ability to build a network of contacts.Job CompetenciesThe 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 InformationDalhousie 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 ConsiderationApplications 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 StatementIn keeping with the Principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Policy and the nature of the position, applications will be restricted to candidates who self-identify as a person of African descent with preference given to African Nova Scotians.Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1Open Date 06/13/2022Close Date 06/27/2022Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantQuick Apply

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