TRAINING AND ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT - M/F

Position Information Position Title Training and Studentship Programs Administrator Department/Unit Medical Research Development Office Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S238-24 Employee Group DPMG Position Type Regular, On-Going Duration of Contract (if applicable) Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1 Salary $52,516 -$70,146 per annum Classification ADM-04 Provisional Statement This is a provisional classification. 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 Dalhousie Medical School attracts some of Canada's top students, physicians, and health researchers. With campuses in Halifax, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick, and over 100 teaching sites across the Maritimes, we provide aspiring doctors and health researchers with the highest caliber of education. Reporting to the Research Operations Director, Medical Research Development Office (MRDO), the Training and Studentship Programs Administrator provides vision and leadership in the delivery of effective and timely education on research and professional development to help learners excel in their research careers. Develops, oversees and manages all medical research trainee programs for post-graduate medical residents, research support programs and continuing research and professional education for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research assistants.

Responsible for the ongoing development, administration and evaluation of the Professional and Research Education Program, including the development and management of a Dalhousie certificate for this program.

Management and oversight of the Clinician Investigator Program, Medical Research Graduate Program, and Summer Student Research Program including the acceptance of new students into these programs, as well as advising students on program requirements and research strategies.

Provides strategic advice to the MRDO team related to programs and build and maintain effective working relationships with researcher-related faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants and staff at Dalhousie.

Understand financial approval processes, including journal entries associated with the funding disbursement and determine the readiness of financial commitments related to research programs.

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. Undergraduate degree with three to five years' related experience in adult education and program development/implementation, as well as program and project management (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).

Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and with diverse teams.

Experience in financial data tracking, analysis and reporting.

Assets Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies ( in particular:

Respect & Inclusion

Relationship Building

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. 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 Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Open Date 07/15/2024 Close Date 07/29/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting