Program Manager, Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq (IB&M) Initiative - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Position DetailsPosition InformationPosition Title Program Manager, Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq (IB&M) InitiativeDepartment/Unit Schulich School of Law - GeneralLocation HalifaxPosting Number S398-22Employee Group DPMGPosition Type TermDuration of Contract (if applicable) 14 months (To end of Dec 2023)Employment Type Full TimeFull-time Equivalency (FTE) 1Salary $55,034 - $73,625 per annumClassification ADM-05Provisional 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 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 SummaryThe 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 Director of the Indigenous Blacks & Mi’kmaq (IB&M) Initiative, the Program Manager is responsible for coordinating and implementing community outreach activities, providing student and alumni support services, planning special events, and overseeing the day-to-day operational administration, in accordance with the Initiative’s mandate and objectives.Key Responsibilities

• Interact directly with current students to deliver support services (i.e., peer educators program, culturally responsive counselling, alumni mentorship program, and event planning), resolve student inquiries and issues, and direct as appropriate to parties and/or to University academic counselling services and resources.
• Oversee the financial administration of the IB&M Initiative, including monitoring the status of student funding, operational funding, donor funding, and budget projections.
• Plan and deliver accessible workshops to encourage African Nova Scotians and Mi’kmaq to consider a career in law, including attending and/or presenting at relevant career fairs and speaking at secondary schools, universities, and community organizations.
• Work with the IB&M Director and the Schulich Law Communications team to develop and implement an updated internal and external communications strategy. Prepare promotional materials, reports, presentations, and grant applications.
• Consult with Mi’kmaq and African Nova Scotian communities to build relationships, remain current on needs and concerns, analyze trends, identify key issues, and develop responses in accordance with the Initiative’s mandate.
• Assist with the design, coordination and implementation of innovative outreach and recruiting to African Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaq communities, identifying internal and external partners for collaboration, and strengthening partnerships.

NoteIn keeping with the Principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Policy and the nature of this position, applications are restricted to candidates who self-identify as an Indigenous person of Turtle Island (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) or Person of African descent (African, Black, Caribbean). The ideal candidate will be from the Mi’kmaq or African Nova Scotian communities. Applicants are asked to please self-identify in their cover letter.Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter addressing how they have engaged and worked with African Nova Scotian and/or Mi’kmaq communities and Peoples through past work, volunteer opportunities, and/or lived experience.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.Required QualificationsUndergraduate degree in a field such as law, social work, education or a related field, plus approximately five years’ related experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. Knowledge of the experiences and challenges of concern to Mi’kmaq and African Nova Scotian communities is required. Experience in financial administration of a program or department, as well as in student advising and a knowledge of current resources available to Mi’kmaq and African Nova Scotian students is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills, along with the ability to problem-solve, take initiative, and meet deadlines is required.AssetsJob CompetenciesThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Respect & Inclusion
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Service
• Relationship Building

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 StatementDalhousie 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 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1Open Date 09/28/2022Close Date 10/21/2022Open Until Filled NoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantQuick Apply

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