Academic Program & Partnership Assistant

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Academic Program & Partnership Assistant Job Category:
Human Resources (Recruitment, Benefits, Immigration, Labour Relations, L&D, Payroll) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted:
December 29, Closing Date:
February 1, Number of Positions: 1

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career  communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for an Academic Program and Partnership Assistant to join our Human Resources team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Life, travel, and other insurances

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our Work Perks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events

Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence

Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

Maintains student placement tracking and participant trackers of programs (ie. LPN, CCA, PLAR) led by Shannex.

Responds to inquiries from students/participants

Maintains trusted partnership with universities, colleges & partners

Assists with the administration of the student placement software called HSPnet and acts as back up for Academic Program and Partnership Coordinator

Assists with administrative functions

Maintains accurate records for each participant

Provides reports to operational leaders monthly

Alerts Academic Program and Partnership Coordinator if students are not processing as expected

In collaboration with Academic Program and Partnership Coordinator, follows up with employees who are not on track

Provides administrative support for any government initiatives – such as exam challenges, accelerated PLAR

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

High school diploma/GED

Administrative Professional diploma

3- 5 years of experience in a similar role

Experience with student placement tracking software

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Strong organization skills, high attention to detail and demonstrated initiative

Strong interpersonal skills

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since , Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care.

Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .