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 robust 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.

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