Educational Equity Consultant

Education

Central Office

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Department of Academic Equity and QualityContinuning Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately September 25, 2023

Application deadline is 11:59pm, September 12, 2023

Competition No. 2023-312

Salary range: $88,554.895 to $104,182.229 annually

This is a designated competition open to the following groups:

• Aboriginal/Indigenous people;
• Members of racially visible groups, including African/Black Nova Scotians;
• Persons with disabilities;
• Persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression.

This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work after demonstrating successful progression in proficiency in the position.

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (i.e. education, social sciences, public policy, public governance/administration, human rights and equity services, EDI/DEI, leadership, organizational change). A Master's degree in a relevant discipline (as above) is an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Certificate or recognized training/experience in Conflict Resolution, Human Rights, Diversity & Inclusion, Project Management, or other relevant subject matter would be considered assets.
• You have a minimum of 5 years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in applying educational equity principles and practices in a post-secondary setting.
• You have occupational experience conducting, analyzing, and disseminating research in education.
• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, E-mail.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience.
• You have experience project managing successful strategic initiatives and change strategies across an organization.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• You bring relevant lived experience combined with a broad perspective lens on numerous aspects of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism.
• You have experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of educational equity policies, programs and initiatives within a large public or private sector organization.
• You are able to bring an equity lens to academic policies and processes to support educational equity for all students.
• You have a demonstrated sense of self, identity and social location, and a keen awareness of positionality, power and privilege.
• You are able to collect, synthesize, and analyze information from across a broad spectrum of sources to provide timely advice.
• You possess strong analytical, strategic, and innovative thinking skills.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities and are able to manage research data according to appropriate ethical and legislative guidelines.
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact at all levels of an organization.
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and are able to create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• You possess exceptional communication skills, including active listening.
• You possess strong demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills.
• You possess project management skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.
• You have a strong understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and culturally responsive practices.
• You have proven skills in conflict resolution.
• You adapt easily in a continually changing environment and positively influence others to adapt.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.