DSAS Education and Engagement Coordinator

EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Summary:

DSAS is hiring the Education & Engagement Coordinator for the 2026-27 term from September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. DSAS is an organization that seeks to support students in navigating University policies and processes. We deal with academic and Student Code of Conduct cases, as well as those pursuant to other University policies. We participate in facilitating informal and formal resolutions. DSAS is seeking to welcome an incoming team that will work together to support a roster of hard-working advocates in handling an increasing demand for services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Engagement and Education Initiatives:

· Coordinate the creation and maintenance of educational materials:

o Pamphlet guides to policies and informational resources, including those related to academic integrity, accommodations, and non-academic policies;

o Pamphlet guides for faculty appeals and waiver policies, created in coordination with the Policy Coordinator by adapting their internal resources into resources for students;

· Collaborate with the Ombudsperson and DSU to share and exchange prepared materials, guides, and other education resources for students;

· Manage the inventory and distribution of outreach materials, ordering new materials when necessary;

· Work with External Manager to offer presentations and workshops to student organizations when inquiries/requests are made;

· Assist External Manager with the creation of presentation or workshop materials.

Social Media:

· Manage the Service’s social media accounts.

Education, Policy & Outreach Committee:

· Co-chair the Education, Policy & Outreach Committee (EPOC) with the Policy Coordinator;

· Recruit advocates to participate in EPOC;

· Hold regular meetings with committee members throughout the year, coordinating availability and booking spaces as necessary;

· Construct a plan for project initiatives for the year, including:

o One policy reform (factum-based) initiative;

o Three to four pragmatic initiatives, involving things such as:

Creating new tools and resources that will help our advocates to help students;

Collecting information and data on identified issues, to help us better understand how we can help students affected by them;

Updating internal operating procedures for the Service;

o Assign advocates to each initiative and assist them in developing a project timeline for the year;

o Support the efforts of project groups, taking the lead on initiatives when necessary;

o Follow up with project groups regularly, aiding with barriers that arise and ensuring that projects are progressing.

Service Engagement:

· Plan at least two social events for the Service each semester, including:

o Handling external communications for any pricing and booking inquiries;

o Advertising events to advocates, providing sufficient information, notice, and encouraging participation;

o Ensuring that the events offered engage a range of interests and are approachable to many advocates.

· Plan other advocate engagement tools with input from the other members of the executive.

General Executive Responsibilities:

· Take the lead on complex or last-minute cases as the need arises;

· Be prepared for a larger caseload;

· Understand that you may be expected to miss class to attend student hearings;

· Take on any cases when there are no other advocates available, including when there are notable time constraints;

· Provide support to volunteer advocates, including:

o Answering questions as they arise;

o Explaining policies, processes, and related concepts;

o Providing useful templates, sample drafts, and other resources;

o Reviewing advocate written submissions or other documents;

o Facilitate opportunities for external support for advocates (de-briefs, counseling, reverse-shadowing, etc.);

o Assist with Service training, events, and presentations, as needed;

o Other duties as required by the Service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

· Current Schulich School of Law student;

· Current (or former) DSAS volunteer.

Recommended:

· Knowledge of social media platforms including Linktree, Instagram, Facebook, Airtable, and other social media management platforms;

· Excellent organizational skills;

· Experience facilitating workshops or educational programming;

· Experience managing volunteers and committees;

· Some knowledge of Dalhousie internal structures and resources;

· Strong written and verbal communication skills;

· Ability to work independently;

· Self-motivated;

· Strong commitment to DSAS mandate;

· Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppressive practices.

DSAS is hiring the Education & Engagement Coordinator for the 2026-2027 term of September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027 at 18.60 per hour for 5 hours weekly during the Fall and Winter terms. Those looking to work during the summer are encouraged to also submit an application for the Summer Manager position.

Deadline for application: March 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

We thank all our applicants for taking the time to apply. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that DSAS abides by the Dalhousie Student Union’s equity hiring policy. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter if they are a member of a marginalized

community. As outlined under the prohibited grounds for discrimination in the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act and the Canadian Human Rights Act, marginalized communities include African Nova Scotians and other racially visible people, Indigenous people, women, LGBTQ2S+ people, and people with disabilities.