MSW L'nuey Student Coordinator (Designated Position)

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University School of Social Work is seeking a MSW L’nuey Student Coordinator (Designated Position) to lead the 2-year pilot of the L’nuey program, collaborating with faculty, Mi’kmaq Nation, and communities in Halifax.

The role includes program planning, outreach, admissions advising, and fostering Indigenous student services, with a hybrid on-campus/remote arrangement within Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in social work or related field with three to five years related experience.
• Experience working with Mi’kmaq and Indigenous students.
• Understanding of Mi’kmaq experiences within health, education, or justice systems.
• Cultural responsiveness and ability to communicate with Mi’kmaq and Indigenous students.
• Willingness to learn Mi’kmaq ceremonies and circle pedagogy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and coordination of the MSW L’nuey program and its scheduling, communications, and evaluations.
• Develop outreach, recruitment, and communications with faculty, staff, partners, and communications teams.
• Advise prospective and enrolled students on admissions, academic planning, and resources.
• Create a culturally supportive environment linking students to Indigenous services, scholarships, and wrap-around supports.
• Monitor student progress and maintain records; support placements and program evaluation.
• Build relationships with Mi’kmaq communities and external stakeholders while guiding program reporting and improvement.

Skills

Cultural responsiveness

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in social work or related field

Job description

MSW L'nuey Student Coordinator (Designated Position)

Position Title MSW L'nuey Student Coordinator (Designated Position)

Research Project

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Social Work

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number S281-26

Employee Group

Employee Group DPMG

Position Type

Position Type Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years

Employment Type

Employment Type Part Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 0.5

Salary $63,337 – $84,730 per annum, prorated to $31,669 - $42,365 for 0.5 FTE (17.50 hours a week)

Classification

Classification ADM-05

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.

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

Dalhousie University School of Social Work’s faculty, students, and alumni share a common objective: to embrace a critical, anti-oppressive and decolonizing approach to social work practice that includes an emphasis on social policy, professional values, theoretical perspectives, and practice methods. Reporting to the Director, School of Social Work, the Student Service Coordinator is to provide leadership and coordination in the delivery of the Master of Social Work ( MSW ) L’nuey program, which is being launched within the School of Social Work as a 2-year pilot. This position will work closely with the Dalhousie School of Social Work faculty and staff, the L’nuey Advisory Committee, as well as the Mi’kmaq Nation and its various communities to integrate and align programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and ongoing coordination of the MSW L’nuey program, including program scheduling, communications, student supports, and evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Develop and deliver outreach, recruitment, and communication initiatives in collaboration with faculty, staff, community partners, and university communications teams to promote program awareness and engagement.
• Advise prospective and enrolled students on admissions, program requirements, academic planning, available resources, and opportunities that support student success and retention.
• Foster a culturally supportive learning environment by connecting students with mentorship, community-building initiatives, Indigenous student services, scholarships, bursaries, and other wrap-around supports.
• Monitor student progress throughout the program, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with faculty and advisory committees to support student achievement, remediation, and experiential learning placements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Mi’kmaq communities, university partners, and external stakeholders while leading program evaluation, reporting, research, and continuous improvement activities.

Note

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. In keeping with the principles of reconciliation and with Dalhousie’s Employment Equity Plan, the position is designated to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq).

Note: To be considered, you must self-identify as an Indigenous Person of Turtle Island. Applicants may be asked to provide additional documentation during the search process to validate self-identification. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

May require occasional travel within the province as it pertains to course delivery as courses will be in Mi’kmaq communities or near by. Must be able to work weekends or intense timeframes such as the five-day camps at the beginning and end of the program.

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in social work or a related degree in the social or health sciences, with three to five years related experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Experience working with Mi’kmaq and/or other Indigenous students, with an understanding of Indigenous cultures, communities, and ways of knowing.
• Understanding of the experiences, issues, and challenges affecting Mi’kmaq and Indigenous peoples, particularly within health, education, justice, and other institutional systems.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness, relational approach, and ability to communicate effectively with prospective and current Mi’kmaq and Indigenous students.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Mi’kmaq ceremonies and circle pedagogy and their application to student support, curriculum, and program delivery.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and support program monitoring and evaluation.

Assets

• Experience working with students in a post-secondary institution setting.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

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

For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter