Associate Director, Student Leadership Academy

Position Information
Position Title
Associate Director, Student Leadership Academy

Department/Unit
Career & Leadership Dev Centre

Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number
S071-25

Employee Group
DPMG

Position Type
Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)
4 years

Employment Type
Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)
1.0

Salary
$68,105 - $+1,237 per annum

Classification
ADM-06

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
The Dalhousie Student Leadership Academy, generously supported by the McCall MacBain Foundation is an innovative and transformative program dedicated to developing exemplary leaders through all stages of their post-secondary education. Reporting to the Director of Student Success, the Associate Director works collaboratively with Directors and Managers within Student Affairs, as well as partners across the University, the McCall MacBain Foundation, and external community with the aim of empowering students at all levels to develop and realize their leadership potential and to foster a culture of leadership at Dalhousie University.

Key Responsibilities
Articulating and championing a compelling vision for the Student Leadership Academy, anticipating future trends in leadership development and higher education, and translating this vision into actionable plans with clear goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes, focusing on program growth, impact, and sustainability.
Cultivating and stewarding strong relationships with key partners, including students, faculty, staff, mentors, community partners, and the McCall MacBain Foundation, and facilitating collaboration and communication across the university to integrate leadership development efforts.
Leading the ongoing development and enhancement of the SLA curriculum across all tiers and pathways (Foundations of Leadership, Leadership in Practice, and High-Performance Leadership), ensuring alignment with best practices, the Inner Development Goals framework, and the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership, while championing innovative pedagogical approaches and experiential learning opportunities.
Developing and implementing student recruitment strategies, including outreach activities, information sessions, and application processes, and managing the student selection process, ensuring a diverse and qualified cohort of participants.
Planning and overseeing all SLA events, including workshops, speaker series, retreats, annual and term intensives, meet-ups, and graduation ceremonies, which includes managing logistics, coordinating speakers and facilitators, and overseeing participant registration.
Managing all resources related to SLA program delivery, including budgets, equipment, and supplies, which includes tracking expenditures, negotiating contracts with vendors, and ensuring efficient use of resources.

Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in related field (Leadership Studies, Education, Business Administration), with five years’ of progressive experience in post-secondary education, leadership development, program management (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing leadership/educational programs, providing direct support to students/clients and indirect support through program oversight.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with partners and sponsors.
Demonstrated professional commitment to fostering a respectful workplace culture and actively contributing to diversity and inclusion.
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaboratively delivering targeted outcomes on time and within budget.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Assets
Experience working with students in a university setting.
Strong understanding of leadership theory and best practices.

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:
Adaptability
Thinking and Acting Strategically
Relationship Building
Resource & Process Management
Accountability for Performance & Results


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 People and Culture.

Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university 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, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1

Open Date
04/08/2025

Close Date
04/17/2025

Open Until Filled
No