Research Project Position Title Administrative Assistant Research Project Department/Unit Faculty of Management - General Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S318-26 Employee Group NSGEU Local 77 Duration of Contract (if applicable) 2 years Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 Salary $27.60-$34.94 per hour ($46,645 - $59,042 per annum, 32.5 hours per week) 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.

The Faculty of Management offers world-class management education that organizations value. Reporting jointly to the Assistant Dean, Student Success and Experience and the Associate Dean Academic, the Administrative Assistant supports undergraduate students, advising operations, and academic program administration within the Faculty of Management. Serve as the primary point of contact for undergraduate student inquiries, providing information on programs, registration, academic policies, scholarships, and university procedures.

Maintain and manage student records, correspondence, program documentation, transfer credit information, and academic administration processes. Collect, analyze, and report on student and program data, including work-term eligibility, advising metrics, surveys,



and convocation reviews Provide administrative support for undergraduate governance by coordinating committee meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, tracking decisions, and supporting institutional reporting requirements. Assist with curriculum reviews, course evaluations, timetable management, academic integrity processes, program quality assurance, and student recruitment activities.

Business/office administration program with three to five years’ administrative experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience). Solid organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative with minimal supervision. Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail when managing records, reports, meeting documentation, and academic program information. Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data to support student services, program administration, and decision-making.

Assets ~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Respect & Inclusion 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. Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration.

All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

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