Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Registrar, Financial Aid

Department/Unit

Registrar's Office

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S134-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$68,105 - $91,237 per annum

Classification

ADM-06

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

The Registrar’s Office (RO) is a large, multi-unit, multi-site operation involved in the entire academic experience of Dalhousie students, from recruitment and admissions through to convocation and beyond. Reporting to the Associate Director, Service Strategy and Financial Aid, the Assistant Registrar, Financial Aid is responsible for the development, organization and administration of the university financial aid programs. They are responsible for the development of new financial need programs in response to the changing financial situation of the Dalhousie student population, ensuring that Dalhousie is compliant with provincial/state and federal policy and regulations in relation to provincial, federal and international student loan programs and ensuring that accurate information is communicated to all current and prospective Dalhousie students.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as the main institutional resource on all matters relating to student financial aid, providing guidance, support and advice to all offices that work with students in financial need.

• Plans, implements and administers needs-based awards, including the Undergraduate Bursary and Temporary Loan Programs.

• Coordinates administration of Canadian government student loan program.

• Advises prospective and current students on financial aid available to students, including government student loan programs, institutional programs and private funding options.

Note

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

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of five years’ related experience in a university environment focused on student financial assistance or enrolment management (or equivalent combination of training and experience).

• Thorough knowledge of budgeting processes, provincial and federal student loan and bursary policies and procedures.

• Experience with policy development and review with government organizations.

• Proven communication (verbal and written) as well as presentation skills.

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to manage a heavy workload and meet deadlines.

Assets

• Specialized training in counseling and in particular in the areas of financial management and programs.

• Experience in staff supervision and management.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Integrity

• Respect & Inclusion

• Thinking and Acting Strategically

• Relationship Building

• Accountability for Performance & Results

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 Human Resources.

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 www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

07/08/2025

Close Date

07/15/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19101