| Position Title | UniForum Program Director (Internal Posting) |
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| Department/Unit | General University |
| Location | Halifax |
| Posting Number | S432-22 |
| Employee Group | DPMG |
| Position Type | Term |
| Duration of Contract (if applicable) | Two (2) years |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Full-time Equivalency (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Salary | This is a secondment opportunity for current Dalhousie employees. Compensation will be based on the secondment provisions of the DPMG Handbook. |
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| Provisional Statement | This is a provisional classification. Formal classification procedures will be initiated by the Job Design Unit in approximately six months. |
| 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’s Strategic Plan, Third Century Promise, emphasizes the importance of identifying and supporting process improvement priorities that support our academic mission. UniForum is a program designed for research-intensive higher education institutions to measure service effectiveness across 65 administrative functions and benchmark results with peer institutions. UniForum promotes data driven decision making, organizational transparency, and assists with identification of opportunities for improved service delivery and efficiency. Reporting to the Vice President, Finance & Administration, the UniForum Program Director will act as program champion for this critical new initiative, and will be responsible for operationalizing the program across Dalhousie. This includes managing all related activities including program implementation and training, communication, survey collection and data analysis; and, together with functional leads, assisting in the identification, selection and project management of service improvement initiatives. |
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| Note | Applications for this position are restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University. Infrequent travel (by air) may be required for this role. Travel restrictions in effect due to Covid-19 will be recognized. 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. Dalhousie’s vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time, and employees no longer need to provide proof of full vaccination. However, health and safety risks to our community will continue to be monitored and a vaccine mandate may be reinstated if necessary. |
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| Job Competencies | The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular: – Communication – Thinking and Acting Strategically – Resource & Process Management – Accountability for Performance & Results – Change & Innovation |
| 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 | This posting is restricted to current employees of Dalhousie University. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources. |
| Diversity Statement | Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (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 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity . |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | One (1) |
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| Open Date | 10/27/2022 |
| Close Date | 11/17/2022 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/11722 |
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