Writing & Academic Support Advisor

Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Writing & Academic Support Advisor

Research Project

Department/Unit

Writing Resource Center

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S029-26

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

$61,491 - $82,262 per annum

Classification

ADM-05

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

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

Within the unit of Student Affairs, the Writing Centre teaches graduate and undergraduate students to express their thoughts, knowledge, and learning through academic writing and other forms of communication. It further supports students in developing their academic success skills including critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which in turn support the Dalhousie Student Affairs outcomes of sense of belonging and self-efficacy, as well as tying into institutional goals related to retention. The Centre, therefore, helps students to be more successful at university and in their careers. Reporting to the Associate Director Student Academic Success, the Writing and Academic Support Advisor uses a student-centered, strengths-based approach to support student academic engagement, self-efficacy, and success by teaching students writing and academic success skills in one-on-one sessions, outreach, and supplemental classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides front-line student academic support through teaching and advising students in one-on-one sessions, group sessions, and supplemental classes.
• Provides direction and support to peer student leaders (i.e., tutors, study coaches, operations assistants). Sets regular schedules to meet the service standards for peer advising and operational support.
• Employs strategies that address the varying strengths of the student population including those who are neurodivergent or experience executive functioning challenges and/or who are multilingual learners.
• Supports teaching and advising in other core services, including presentations in class, faculty outreach, and tutor and study coach training and assessment, including ongoing developing and maintaining training materials.
• Carries out administrative duties that support the Centre's operations, including monitoring student caseload, compiling and analyzing data, ensuring proactive and intrusive follow up, proposing process improvement opportunities, and submitting reports.
• Assists in creating learning outcomes and assessment measures. Remains current on student and educator adoption patterns of new technologies and the purpose and functionality of those technologies.

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

• Master's degree in relevant discipline plus approximately five years' experience working directly with a diverse range of students, in a teaching, coaching, or advising role (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Knowledge of key academic success issues/challenges facing students as they transition into and through University.
• Strong understanding of the theory and practice of writing and learning skills development generally and academic writing in particular.
• Excellent teaching and communication (written, verbal, listening) skills.
• Evidence of leadership ability, and course or program development and implementation.
• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.

Assets

• Experience supporting neurodivergent students and those with executive functioning challenges through inclusive and effective academic practices.
• Experience in assessment.

Job Competencies

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

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

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.

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

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

Two (2)

Open Date

02/23/2026

Close Date

03/09/2026

Open Until Filled

No

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