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- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 3-5
Halifax, NS
$23.18 – $28.27 an hour
About Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie 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 19,000 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 SummaryThe School of Nursing is recognized for advancing nursing knowledge, practice and policy. Exceptional nurses begin and further their education and careers at Dalhousie University. Reporting to the Administrative Manager, the Undergraduate Program Secretary provides clerical and secretarial support to the School.
Key Responsibilities
- As an administrative support to the School, process various forms for approval, answer routine student questions, and attend to progression issues for current students.
- Acts as a liaison for all ongoing timetable scheduling for Undergraduate Modified Program classrooms and exams. Work with the Assistant Director, Undergraduate Studies, acting as department liaison to the Registrar’s Office, submit requests and all changes, including date/time/location, enrollment maximums and course professor changes.
- Prepare and complete reports for both Associate and Assistant Directors, Undergraduate Studies, for review and approval for submission internally, University-at-large as well as Provincial and Federal Government bodies.
- Make the Assistant Director, Undergraduate Studies aware of open calendar edits, forward any additions/revisions that will require submitting (new courses, pre-requisites or exclusion changes, policy changes, discontinued Nursing courses etc.). Review the academic calendar for any editing and/or errors.
- Provide administrative support to committees and working groups; plan and oversee all Undergraduate student events and assist with preparing for Convocation and the Graduation Banquets;
Note QualificationsBusiness/Office Administration program with approximately three years’ of related work experience (or equivalent qualifications and experience) is required. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook. As well as highly proficient in database development and management, strong customer service and working in banner would be considered a strong asset. Excellent communication, organization and a high level of competency in time management and multi-tasking skills are essential.
Job Competencies Additional InformationDalhousie 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 ConsiderationBargaining unit employees for NSGEU local 77 are given first consideration and will be notified regarding the status of their application. All other applicants will be considered when there is no qualified internal candidate.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity StatementDalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.