Graduate Program Administrative Assistant
February 19 2025
Expected expiry date: February 26 2025
Industries
Education, Training
Categories Administrative assistant,
Remote
Halifax, NS • Full time
Position Details
Position Information
| Position Title | Graduate Program Administrative Assistant |
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| Department/Unit | History |
| Location | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Posting Number | S033-25 |
| Employee Group | NSGEU Local 77 |
| Position Type | Term |
| Duration of Contract (if applicable) | Eighteen (18) months |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Full-time Equivalency (FTE) | 1.0 FTE |
| Salary | $25.89 - $32.77 per hour ($43,754 - $55,384 per annum, 32.5 hours per week) |
| Classification | C5 |
| 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 Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is dedicated to delivering the highest quality arts, humanities and social science education in Canada consistent with our standing among the top fifteen universities in the country. Reporting to the Department Chair, with day-to-day direction and checking of work performed by the Administrative Coordinator, the Graduate Program Administrative Assistant provides administrative support for the Department of History graduate program and performs other general administrative duties. |
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| Note | The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines. |
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| Assets |
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| Job Competencies | The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular: - Self-Awareness & Professionalism - Respect & Inclusion - Adaptability - Knowledge & Thinking Skills - Communication |
| 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 | Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit. 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 |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | One (1) |
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| Open Date | 02/19/2025 |
| Close Date | 02/26/2025 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18264 |
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Required Documents
- Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
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