Global Education & Engagement Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Global Education & Engagement Coordinator

Department/Unit International Administration-Dal AC

Location Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S271-23

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 FTE

Salary $51,234 to $68,435 per annum

Classification ADM-04

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 Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University is a small research-intensive campus located in Truro, NS. Offering technical, undergraduate and graduate programs in agriculture, environment and related life and social science disciplines, the Faculty of Agriculture educates future leaders and generates knowledge and innovative solutions for healthy, sustainable societies. Reporting to the Manager, International, the Global Education and Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for the overall coordination and execution of student and faculty mobility and coordination of global education programs, and will contribute to meeting the targets identified in the Faculty of Agriculture Internationalization Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft global education policy, procedures, and guidelines, and ensure Faculty practice and protocols follow University policy and best practices. Work with the International Finance Officer to develop, review, and oversee budget and expenses related to global education mobility.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop international learning opportunities across the Faculty including international field courses, global education programs, and student placements, exchange, and study abroad. Seek out and develop proposals for global engagement opportunities and funding.
• Develop relevant content for social media, internal & external newsletters and website web presence as well as prepare event communications, and media and press releases.
• Manage mobility programs from conception to evaluation, coordinating with internal and external partners locally and internationally at all levels. This includes delivering sessions and training, program design, risk mitigation identification and recommendations, and managing student safety while abroad.
• Conceptualize and help develop a Faculty-wide mobility database in support of internationalization. Develop and implement data tracking methods, identify and monitor KPIs, compile data, and contribute to office reporting and management of records.
• Contribute to strategic partnerships, community engagement activities and academic programs with provincial, regional, and national public and private sector actors in internationalization.

Note

The incumbent will be required to travel both domestically and internationally. Periodic evening and week-end work will be required as well.

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

Required Qualifications

• Experience living or working internationally in addition to excellent cross-cultural skills.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office software; experience in database development and management with the demonstrated ability to learn new programs quickly.
• Undergraduate degree in a related field such as education, international development or agriculture plus approximately three to five years relevant experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Experience in any of the following areas: academic program development, post-secondary career services, mobility programming, student advising, international higher education, and/or community development.
• Experience in program coordination and/or project management, including the marketing and promotion of projects or programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship- and team-building skills as well as strong communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills in English.
• Strong initiative, time management, and organizational skills.

Assets

• Fluency in other languages (e.g.French/Spanish/Kiswahili/ Mandarin/Arabic/Hindi).

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:

• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Adaptability
• Respect & Inclusion
• Communication
• Self-Awareness & Professionalism

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 Human Resources.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (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 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies One (1)

Open Date 07/05/2023

Close Date 07/26/2023

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/14161