Program Coordinator

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established research-intensive university is seeking a Program Coordinator to lead the innovative Neuroscience Roadshow initiative. This role involves designing and implementing a hands-on educational program aimed at promoting brain health among high school students across Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will collaborate with various partners and ensure effective communication and engagement throughout the project. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the educational landscape while working within a vibrant academic community. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in education!

Benefits

Voluntary RRSP

Health and Dental Plans

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in educational program development and coordination.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and implementation of the Neuroscience Roadshow program.
• Coordinate project promotion and partner engagement.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Initiative

Education

Undergraduate degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Duration of Contract (if applicable): 12 months (with possibility of renewal for another 12 months)

Employment Type: Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE): 1.0

Salary: $59,555 - $79,673 (for 35 hours/week)

About the Organization:

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 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.
The Brain Repair Centre (BRC) is a research institute at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS, involving more than 50 principal investigators, $9 million in annual outside funding, and 250 trainees and staff in various research pursuits. The BRC is building on a strong foundation of facilities, programs, talent, and partnerships to attract the world’s best neuroscientists and become Canada’s premier centre for neuroscience research.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and the Director of the Brain Repair Center, the Program Coordinator oversees the design, development, oversight, implementation, and evaluation of the Neuroscience Roadshow program in the Faculty of Medicine. To increase our capacity to promote brain health throughout Nova Scotia, the BRC is developing a Neuroscience Roadshow to bring a hands-on neuroscience educational experience to high school students throughout the province. This program will be in partnership with non-profit organizations, and the curriculum will be developed with support from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD).

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all elements of management, design, and implementation of the BRC Neuroscience Roadshow.
• Provide regular updates to the project team and communicate other items as they arise to project team members.
• Supervise tasks and deliverables to implement the project.
• Coordinate promotion of the project through media, websites, and partner sites in the high school districts.
• Ensure engagement with the partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Education with five years of experience in a related field, including developing, training, and coordinating educational programs.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, act resourcefully, and think creatively and critically to solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct including records management, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel and Word.

Assets:

• Experience working in high schools.
• Knowledge of the current guidelines and policies of Dalhousie University.

Additional Information:

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, and an employee and family assistance program.

Application Consideration:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.