Africentric Cohort Program Coordinator

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Dalhousie University Full time
About the Role

The Africentric Cohort Coordinator will provide leadership and coordination in the delivery of the BSW Africentric Cohort program, working 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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop a plan for the initial year of the BSW Africentric Cohort, considering program offerings, scheduling, and wrap-around supports.
  • Advise prospective students on admissions requirements, 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.
  • Develop and implement an evaluation framework for the BSW Africentric Cohort in collaboration with relevant committees in the School of Social Work and Faculty of Health.
  • Promote the program within African Nova Scotian communities and local communities connected to the African diaspora through engagement with internal and external partners.
Requirements
  • 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, specifically as they relate to social areas such as health, education, justice, and other institutional systems.
  • 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.
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.



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