Black Student Advisor - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Position Details:

Position Information
Position Title
Black Student Advisor (Designated Position)

Department/Unit

Student Academic Success Services

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S51222

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $62,936 - $84,312 per annum

Classification

ADM06

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 researchintensive 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, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

A 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 AVP, Student Engagement and 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

Manage the daytoday operations of the Black Student Advising Centre (BSAC), in collaboration with professional BSAC staff, including the oversight of the dropin components of the Centre.
Support Black students in both 11 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 newtoDalhousie 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.

Actively represent the BSAC on relevant committees included but not limited to scholarship selection, equitable admissions.

Note*Applicants must self-identify to be considered.**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 Qualifications

Undergraduate degree, plus three to five years' advising or mentoring students of African descent (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
Program development, implementation and assessment experience.
Ability to demonstrate sufficient understanding of history, values, culture and contemporary contexts with a focus on African Nova Scotians.
Ability to provide guidance and support to students at varying degrees of the academic lifecycle is vital to this role.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders and an ability to build a network of contacts.

Assets

Masters degree in a relevant field.

Job Competencies
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

Diversity Statement- **Applicants must self-identify to b