MSW L'nuey Student Coordinator; Designated Position

Position Title MSW L'nuey Student Coordinator (Designated Position)

Research Project

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Social Work

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number S281-26

Employee Group

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years

Employment Type

Employment Type

Part Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 0.5

Salary $63,337 – $84,730 per annum, prorated to $31,669 - $42,365 for 0.5 FTE (17.50 hours a week)

Classification

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.

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.

Dalhousie University School of Social Work’s faculty, students, and alumni share a common objective: to embrace a critical, anti-oppressive and decolonizing approach to social work practice that includes an emphasis on social policy, professional values, theoretical perspectives, and practice methods. Reporting to the Director, School of Social Work, the Student Service Coordinator is to provide leadership and coordination in the delivery of the Master of Social Work ( MSW ) L’nuey program, which is being launched within the School of Social Work as a 2-year pilot.

This position will work closely with the Dalhousie School of Social Work faculty and staff, the L’nuey Advisory Committee, as well as the Mi’kmaq Nation and its various communities to integrate and align programming.

• Lead the planning, implementation, and ongoing coordination of the MSW L’nuey program, including program scheduling, communications, student supports, and evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver outreach, recruitment, and communication initiatives in collaboration with faculty, staff, community partners, and university communications teams to promote program awareness and engagement.
• Advise prospective and enrolled students on admissions, program requirements, academic planning, available resources, and opportunities that support student success and retention.
• Foster a culturally supportive learning environment by connecting students with mentorship, community-building initiatives, Indigenous student services, scholarships, bursaries, and other wrap-around supports.
• Monitor student progress throughout the program, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with faculty and advisory committees to support student achievement, remediation, and experiential learning placements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Mi’kmaq communities, university partners, and external stakeholders while leading program evaluation, reporting, research, and continuous improvement activities.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of reconciliation and with Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq).

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