Assistant Dean, Student Services And Engagement | |
| Job ID | ED-D7-FC-6A-49-CD |
| Company | Dalhousie University |
| Location | Halifax |
| Province | Nova Scotia |
| Date Posted | 2021-04-19 |
| Posted Until | 2021-05-19 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Education |
| Description | |
| 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 19,000 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. As the first university-based common law school in the nation, the 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 Dean, the Assistant Dean, Student Services and Engagement is an integral part of the senior management team of the Law School and plays an indispensable role in all matters related to the quality of the student experience. Key Responsibilities: • Provide leadership and vision in the development, delivery, and review of initiatives and services aimed at ensuring that the Schulich School of Law is a national leader in offering a high-quality student experience that is respectful, inclusive and serves our diverse student body. • Contribute to the Law School’s and the University’s success by leading the development of the Law School’s strategic and operational plans and by ensuring that the Law School achieves its student services and engagement goals. • Research and collaborate with other similar professionals in Canadian and international law schools and universities to ensure that the Schulich School of Law is leading in the implementation of excellence in the student services delivery. • Lead the Law School’s initiatives and programs designed to enhance student academic success, wellness, engagement and retention, and the overall student experience across Schulich Law’s academic programs. Advocate for students in all aspects of academic and personal wellness, providing advice, direction, support, counselling and decisions on individual and collective student problems and concerns. • Promote and lead the School’s mandate on equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the student experience. Qualifications: Considerable related experience, including as part of a senior management team in the post-secondary sector, with a graduate degree (or equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. A Juris Doctor (JD), or Master’s degree in a field relevant to student services delivery (i.e. counselling, adult education) is preferred. Knowledge of Canadian law schools and the Canadian legal profession is required. Demonstrated leadership in program design and evaluation, policy development, strategic planning, and coaching/counselling is essential. The successful candidate will be tactful and diplomatic, with an ability to maintain composure and retain a positive and professional attitude under pressure and in difficult situations. Understanding of issues, challenges and opportunities relating to the equity, diversity, and inclusion of law school students from underrepresented groups is vital to this role. Superior written and verbal communication, public speaking, and presentation skills are required. The 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 - Adaptability - Knowledge & Thinking Skills - Communication | |
| Salary | $78,335 - $105,981 Per Annum |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | Please apply online through this link by May 10, 2021, to be considered: Click Apply Now! Applications from university employees and external candidates are given concurrent consideration. Among short-listed candidates, university employees will be given special consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. |
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