Africentric Cohort Coordinator

Position Information

**Position Title**
- Africentric Cohort Coordinator (Designated Posting)**Department/Unit**
- Social Work**Location**
- Halifax / Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada**Posting Number**
- S319-24**Employee Group**
- DPMG**Position Type**
- Term**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**
- 2 years**Employment Type**
- Full Time**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1**Salary**
- $59,555 - $79,673 per annum**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._

**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 2018.**Job Summary**
- Dalhousie University School of Social Work’s faculty, students, and alumni share a common objective: to embrace a critical and anti-oppressive 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, with guidance and support from members of the Africentric Cohort Advisory Committee, the Coordinator will provide leadership and coordination in the delivery of the BSW Africentric Cohort program, which is being launched within the School of Social Work as a three year pilot. This position will work closely with the Dalhousie School of Social Work faculty and staff, the Faculty of Health, School Advisory Committees, as well as African Nova Scotian and African descent education and social work community groups to integrate and align programming.**Key Responsibilities**
- Responsible for the creation of a plan that sets out a timeline for the initial year of the BSW Africentric Cohort. The plan will take into account management of program offerings, scheduling and the availability of wrap-around supports.
- Advise prospective students on admissions requirements, advise current students on registration and program requirements, and provide information or referrals to appropriate services and resources.
- Provide insight on matters related to students of African Descent for members of faculty admission committees, the Registrar’s Office, selection committees and support staff.
- Ensure Cohort participants have access to relevant Dalhousie resources, such as the Black Student Advising Centre, for matters relating to students of African descent and their transition to university life, including mentorship and peer support.
- In collaboration with relevant committees in the School of Social Work and Faculty of Health, develop and implement an evaluation framework for the BSW Africentric Cohort.
- Engage with internal and external partners to promote the program within African Nova Scotian communities and local communities connected to the African diaspora.

**Note**

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.**Required Qualifications**
- Undergraduate degree in social work or a related degree in the social or health sciences, plus three to five years’ experience working with students of African descent and African Nova Scotian communities (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
- Knowledge of the African Nova Scotian and African descent experience, issues and challenges of concern is a requirement of this role, specifically as they related to social areas such as health, education, justice and other institutional systems.
- The ability to lead groups, work as part of a team, prioritize work and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, problem-solving skills, proactiveness and ability to work independently.

**Assets**
- Experience working in a post-secondary setting

**Job Competencies**
- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Service
- Relationship Building

**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**

Posting Detail Information

**Number of Vacancies**
- 1**Open Date**
- 10/11/2024**Cl