Associate Director

Position Details Position Title: Associate Director Department/Unit: Student Accessibility Services Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number: S205-25 Employee Group: DPMG Position Type: Regular, On‑Going Employment Type: Full Time Full‑time Equivalency (FTE): 1.0 Salary: $77,938 - $104,545 per annum Classification: ADM‑07 Job Summary A unit of the Division of Student Affairs, the Student Accessibility Centre is Dalhousie’s central expertise on student access, inclusion, and accommodation matters. The Centre administers the university‑wide Student Accommodation Policy and, in partnership with all Programs and Faculties, creates and sustains an inclusive educational environment. The Associate Director, Student Accessibility Centre reports to the AVP of Student Engagement and Success and oversees daily operations of the Student Accessibility and Mark A. Hill Centres. Key Responsibilities Provide 1‑to‑1 advising to facilitate student access to academic courses, programs, facilities, services, and activities; advocate on behalf of students throughout their program. Develop and implement student accommodation plans that reflect the university’s duty to accommodate. Collaborate with Dalhousie departments, faculties, and Student Affairs colleagues to devise strategies addressing student accessibility challenges. Oversee budgets and adjust annual operating budget allocations to respond to changing priorities. Lead and manage a team of eight full‑time staff and over 40 student employees, including recruitment, development, performance management, discipline, and discharge. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Education, Equity and Social Justice), ideally with a clinical background (e.g., Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Counseling). Five years’ experience working with students or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Demonstrated financial and personnel‑management experience. Background in human rights advocacy, student advising, and/or disability support. Experience in a complex case environment. Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal aptitude with diverse constituents. Excellent organizational skills, prioritizing workload and providing timely, student‑focused advising. Assets Experience working in a post‑secondary setting. Experience supervising a team in a unionized environment. Clinical knowledge and experience. Program planning and assessment expertise. Job Competencies Success in this role requires proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, particularly: Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Thinking and Acting Strategically Relationship Building Resource & Process Management Additional Information Dalhousie University offers a competitive total compensation package that includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program, and tuition assistance. Application Consideration Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration. Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to inclusive excellence and 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, and persons identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Preference will be given to candidates who self‑identify with these equity‑deserving groups. For more information, please visit . Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our accommodation policy is available here . Posting Details Number of Vacancies: 1 Open Date: 10/28/2025 Close Date: 11/12/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr