Coordinator, Studying for Success (Internal Posting)

Job title:

Coordinator, Studying for Success (Internal Posting)

Company

Dalhousie University

Job description

Student Affairs is a collection of integrated units that collaborates with faculty, staff and students to enhance the student experience. We promote an inclusive, holistic and student-centric approach to learning and academic success and act as a professional resource in the delivery of evidence-based student enrolment, wellness, development and academic support programs and services. Reporting to the Director, Student Success, the Coordinator provides leadership in the development, implementation and coordination of programs to support study skills.
Key Responsibilities

• Compile research and make recommendations on best practices in Studying for Success programming. Areas include: time management, goal setting, motivation, note-taking, critical reading, active listening, exam preparation strategies, problem-solving etc.
• Liaise with advisors, faculty members, deans and other staff from all undergraduate and graduate faculties to gain insights on needs of students in academic difficulty.
• Conceptualize, write, and develop content for Studying for Success workshops, educational and reference material and services. Evaluate existing workshops and improve upon as necessary. Deliver workshops to groups of students on Dalhousie and King’s campuses.
• Train, mentor, and supervise student “Studying for Success” coaches and tutors.
• Meet with students in academic difficulty to help them assess their strengths, weaknesses, and challenges, and to help them develop goals and action plans in the area of study skills.
• Employ, train and supervise tutors from across the curriculum to support the academic development of students in all programs.

NoteApplications for this position are restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University as described in the .Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.
Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in relevant discipline, with five years related experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Strong understanding of theoretical and pedagogical frameworks and approaches to learning and development
• Knowledge of student intersectionality and key factors that can be obstacles to student success, and of best practices in preventing and/or dealing with them.
• Exceptional listening and coaching skills, as well as evidence of leadership ability.
• Experience liaising between various academic and student services units in a university setting.
• Demonstrated professional commitment to fostering a culture of respect and actively contributing to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Assets

• Mental Health training/certification
• Expertise in instructional design, curriculum development and assessment

Job CompetenciesThe successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:– Respect & Inclusion
– Adaptability
– Knowledge & Thinking Skills
– Communication
– Service
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 for this position are restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University as described in the .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 Peoples of Turtle Island (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 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visitPosting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1
Open Date 08/26/2024
Close Date 09/05/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to PostingSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents * Cover Letter

Expected salary

$68105 – 91237 per year

Location

Halifax, NS

Job date

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:34:08 GMT

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