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About the Role

Cape Breton University and Dalhousie University have partnered to establish the Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC) to enhance healthcare delivery in rural communities by training physicians skilled in family medicine, rural practice, and Indigenous health. This full-time continuing leadership position is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and performance of the Student & Resident Affairs office, providing strategic and operational direction for policies, procedures, systems, and learner support initiatives.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of Undergraduate Student Affairs programming and wellness initiatives across campuses.
Oversee resident wellness programming.
Provide guidance and support to learners.
Assess learner needs and facilitate access to appropriate resources.
Ensure alignment between Student Affairs and Resident Affairs to provide a continuum of support.
Foster collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, CBMC, Health Authorities, and key partners to develop and enhance learner support services.
Recruit, mentor, and supervise the Student & Resident Affairs team.
Act on behalf of the Assistant Dean when required.
Ensure effective operations, continuity of services, and appropriate office coverage.
Ensure backup/coverage for all positions as required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in adult education, psychology, counselling, or other related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Significant (5 to 7 years) progressive experience in a related field, including learner affairs, program design and/or counselling, preferably in a university or health care setting.
Demonstrated experience in people leadership and budgetary management (minimum 5 years).
Proven track record of interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Knowledge of medical education programs and/or academic health care environment.
Knowledge of and experience working with on-line learning and video communications platforms (i.e., One-45, Sharepoint, BrightSpace, Microsoft Teams, etc.).
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Skills

Leadership
Program management
Communication
Problem-solving
Independent decision-making
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Project management training and experience (preferred)

Location

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Work Type

Full-time
Continuing

Experience Level

5 to 7 years progressive experience
Minimum 5 years people leadership and budgetary management

Education Level

Master's degree in adult education, psychology, counselling, or other related discipline

About the Company

Cape Breton University and Dalhousie have partnered to establish the Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC) in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
CBMC aims to train a new generation of physicians skilled in family medicine, rural practice, and Indigenous health, contributing to Nova Scotia's evolving health reform agenda.

Equal Opportunity

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identify if they are part of a marginalised community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.
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