Medical Sciences Indigenous Cohort Advisor

Dalhousie University, Canada

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Halifax West, NOVA SCOTIA
Deadline: 30 Sep 2021

Position Details


Position Title Medical Sciences Indigenous Cohort Advisor
Department/Unit Faculty of Medicine - General
Location Halifax
Posting Number S292-21
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 12 months
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $52,669 - $71,260 per annum
Classification ADM-05
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 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.
Job Summary
The Medical Sciences program is a broad, interdisciplinary preparatory program that introduces students to subjects in medicine, science, and arts and social sciences. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Medical Sciences, the Medical Sciences Indigenous Cohort Advisor will consult, create, and deliver programming to overcome the barriers most often faced by students in the Maritime Indigenous community.
Key Responsibilities
  • Consult with the Maritime and Dalhousie Indigenous communities to build relationships, identify key barriers, and inform and recruit prospective students.
  • Develop targeted culturally and academically appropriate support systems based on consultations.
  • Develop and distribute program information packages and orientation events for new students.
  • Oversee daily activities of the program, interacting directly with students, evaluating student activities, resolving student inquiries, issues, and problems, and advocating for students.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and analyze student success.
  • Work with Cohort Committees, Program Coordinator of Medical Sciences, Assistant Dean of Medical Sciences, and other relevant senior academic administration.
Note
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter addressing how they have engaged and worked with Indigenous communities and Peoples .
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s degree preferred, and three to five years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. Existing relationships and demonstrated ability to work in and with Maritime Indigenous communities as well as demonstrated ability to leverage those relationships in a professional context is required.  Knowledge of the Indigenous experience and issues and challenges of concern to Indigenous people is required as well as knowledge of current resources available to indigenous students and experience in student advising.  Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills; fluency in Indigenous language(s) is an asset. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills, along with the ability to problem-solve, take initiative, and meet deadlines is required.
Job Competencies
The 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 
- knowledge and thinking skills
- Adaptability
- 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
In keeping with the Principles of Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Policy and the nature of this position, applications will be restricted to candidates who self-identify as an Indigenous person of Turtle Island (First Nations, Métis, Inuit). The ideal candidate will be from Mi’kma’ki.

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 09/10/2021
Close Date 09/30/2021
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting http://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/7405

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