Associate Director

Position Information

Position Title Associate Director
Department/Unit Student Accessibility Services
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S205-25
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $77,938 - $104,545 per annum
Classification ADM-07
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 A unit of the Division of Student Affairs, the Student Accessibility Centre is Dalhousie’s centre of expertise on student access, inclusion, and accommodation matters. The Centre is responsible for administering the university-wide Student Accommodation Policy, working collaboratively across all Programs and Faculties to create and sustain an inclusive educational environment for students. Reporting to the AVP Student Engagement and Success, the Associate Director, Student Accessibility Centre oversees the daily operations of the Student Accessibility and Mark A. Hill Centres
Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 advising support to facilitate access to academic courses and programs, facilities, services, and activities. Advocate on behalf of, and alongside students to support their transition into and through their academic program.
• Develop and ensure the implementation of student accommodation plans which reflect the university’s duty to accommodate.
• Work collaboratively with other Dalhousie departments, faculties, and Student Affairs colleagues to develop strategies to address student accessibility challenges.
• Develop, oversee and report on current budgets. Adjust annual operating budget allocations to respond to changing circumstances and priorities as appropriate.
• Accountable for all aspects of management for eight full-time staff, and over 40 student employees including recruitment, development, performance management, discipline and discharge.

Note There is a requirement for this position to work a flexible schedule including days, occasional evening and weekend assignments.

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

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g. Education, Equity and Social Justice), ideally with a clinical background (e.g. Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Counselling), plus five years’ experience working with students (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Demonstrated financial and personnel management experience.
• Previous experience in human rights advocacy, student advising, and/or disability support.
• Demonstrated experience in a complex case environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills to interact with diverse constituents and to provide high quality support to students.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize workload and provide advising to assigned students in a timely, student-focused manner.

Assets

• Experience working in a post-secondary setting.
• Experience supervising a team in a unionized environment.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of clinical settings.
• Experience in program planning and assessment.

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

– Respect & Inclusion

• Adaptability
• Thinking and Acting Strategically
• Relationship Building
• Resource & Process Management

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

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
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies One (1)
Open Date 10/28/2025
Close Date 11/12/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19793