Graduate Programs Coordinator

Graduate Programs Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information Position Title Graduate Programs Coordinator Research Project Department/Unit Nursing Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number S058-26 Employee Group NSGEU Local 77 Position Type Regular, On-Going Duration of Contract (if applicable) Employment Type Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE) Salary $26.73 - $33.84 per hour ($45,176 - $57,183 per annum, 32.5 hours per week) Classification C5 Provisional Statement 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 The School of Nursing is recognized for advancing nursing knowledge, practice and policy. Exceptional nurses begin and further their education and careers at Dalhousie University. Reporting to the Administrative Manager, the Graduate Program Coordinator will provide support for the Master of Nursing (MN), MScN, and PhD (Nursing) programs as well as administrative support to the Associate Director - Graduate Studies, Assistant Director - Graduate Clinical Programs, Nurse Practitioner Coordinator, and Clinical Placement Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries from students and prospective students regarding programs, courses, and course sequencing, referring specific questions to the Associate Director or other graduate faculty members as appropriate.
• In consultation with the Associate Director, identifies students eligible for scholarships, tracks applications, and coordinates the Graduate Student Affairs Committee review of applications.
• Sets up and maintains electronic files for each graduate student, including entry requirements, course sequencing, and program requirements.
• Facilitate graduate course delivery (facilities, resources, class lists, grade submission, annual reports, and updates to the academic timetable), and assist with program modifications and accreditation processes.
• Provide support to the Nurse Practitioner Coordinator and Clinical Placement Coordinator, including maintaining records relevant to student pre-clinical documentation and clinical preceptors.
• Produce graduate student recruitment, admissions, graduation, and employment statistics and reports for the Associate Director - Graduate Studies, including submissions to external agencies.

Note The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Business/Office Administration training with three to five years’ related work experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Experience maintaining electronic files including database development and implementation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Assets

• Experience with or knowledge of updating websites using a Content Management System ( CMS ).
• Previous experience working in an educational institution.
• Experience working with Banner and/or Navigator software.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies, in particular:

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect & Inclusion
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication

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 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.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

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 ?url=www.dal.ca%2Fhiringfordiversity&module=jobs&id=3216297" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.dal.ca%2Fhiringfordiversity&module=jobs&id=3216297" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Open Date
03/13/2026

Close Date
03/20/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

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Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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