Coordinator, Student Health Promotion

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time
Position Details Position Information Position Title Coordinator, Student Health Promotion Department/Unit Student Health Promotion Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S Employee Group DPMG Position Type Regular, On-Going Duration of Contract (if applicable) Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE Salary $51,234 to $68,435 per annum Classification ADM-04 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. 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 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 Job Summary 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 Manager, Student Health Promotion, the Coordinator will help the Student Health and Wellness division of Student Affairs achieve its strategic vision for delivering the best student experience in Canada by coordinating and delivering health promotion programming and initiatives for Dalhousie's Halifax campuses and the University of King's College. Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate, maintain and execute key health-related programs, activities and events for students with a focus on holistic health knowledge translation, and building healthy lifestyle skills (e.g., Dal After Dark, Naloxone Training, STI Screening Clinics, PAWsitive Support, The Inquiring Mind Post-Secondary, Mental Health Awareness Week, Black Health Awareness Week, etc.).
  • Identify, build relationships, consult, and work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to create opportunities for and increase outcome-oriented participant engagement.
  • Ensure all programming is delivered through an equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility lens, and with a commitment to risk management and participant safety.
  • Review and coordinate student-led program and event grant applications and proposals, ensuring requests meet departmental mandates. Assist students with program planning and execution to support development of healthy lifestyle, career and leadership skills. Ensure responsible allocation of student-generated funds.
  • Provide and assist with training, supervision, and scheduling of Care Crew part-time student staff in the facilitation and execution of events and programs.
  • Provide financial support to Manager; prepare and report on programming budgets, purchasing and organization of programming supplies in accordance with university guidelines.
Note Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus during the academic year (August - April). After successful completion of the probationary period, the successful applicant may be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) from May - July as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines. The successful applicant must be available for occasional work on evenings and weekends based on operational requirements. Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in a health-related field plus at least one to three years' relevant work experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Experience with planning, developing and assessment of programs and events, community engagement and leadership development.
  • Proven interpersonal, teamwork, relationship building, engagement, and communication (verbal and written) skills as well as the ability to lead, coach and supervise student staff and volunteers.
  • Strong organizational skills, initiative, outcome oriented, flexible and adaptive to change.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and lifelong learning in health and wellness promotion.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs on an occasional basis.
Assets
  • Experience working in a post-secondary education environment or large, complex organization.
  • Event management and social media experience.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, etc.), Adobe, Canva and survey form software systems.
  • Expertise in health promotion topics of harm reduction, sexual health, mental health promotion and knowledge translation related to communicable disease.
  • Valid Nova Scotia Drivers License and access to a reliable personal vehicle.
Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies ), in particular:

- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Respect & Inclusion
- Communication
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism 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 Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

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 Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (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. For more information, please visit . Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies One (1) Open Date 04/22/2024 Close Date 05/06/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents
  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter

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