Director, Opportunity and Belonging

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the University Senate, the Director, Opportunity and Belonging will play an institutional leadership role in advancing the academic priorities of the University by building and strengthening a culture of equity, opportunity and belonging across all aspects of the community. The position will be responsible for leading the development, implementation and oversight of the university’s strategies for engagement and partnership specifically with Mi’kmaq, Indigenous and African Nova Scotian communities.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains productive relationships with key external stakeholders including, P-12, post-secondary institutions, Mi’kmaq, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and African Nova Scotian organizations, People of Colour, LGBTQ2S+, local government, funding agencies, industry and foundations.

Design and lead consultative processes with the goal of creating and influencing a culture of equity and engagement to include anti-racist and anti-colonial across the University community.

Work with and advise senior leadership in developing culturally appropriate and respectful community engagement strategies with a strong focus on Mi’kmaq, Indigenous and African Nova Scotian communities.

Develop, implement, and oversee NSCAD’s creative career strategy to provide students with pathways from school and community, through NSCAD into creative careers.

Create and lead a student mentorship program at NSCAD to engage students in the opportunities provided by new and emerging creative careers.

Establish meaningful relationships and partnerships between NSCAD locally, nationally and internationally.

Advance opportunity and belonging by enhancing access to creative industries, careers, and skills for students.

Qualifications

A Graduate Degree in a translatable field, with considerable experience championing inclusive leadership and community practice (or an equivalent combination of training and experience) is required. Non-traditional forms of experience and education encouraged. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, problem-solving, negotiation, facilitation and organization skills is required. Demonstrated experience in inclusive leadership and engagement is required. Knowledge and expertise in social justice, anti-racism and /or decolonizing approaches is also highly preferred. Previous experience working with faculty, staff and students in a post-secondary setting is preferred. Exceptional interpersonal, written and speaking skills required. In keeping with the principles of employment equity, and with an aim to increase the representation of under-represented groups at NSCAD, this search will be initially restricted to Black, People of Colour and Indigenous peoples.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications should be sent via the CareerBeacon website. Applications should include a cover letter and detailed CV. Deadline for applications: The University will begin considering applicants on May 2nd, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. We appreciate all applicants, however only those selected to move forward in the competition will be contacted.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority in this search. NSCAD university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.