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School Manager, School Health and Human Services

Education

Central Office/ IT Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

School of Health and Human Services

Continuing Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately August 4, 2026

Application deadline is11:59 PM, July 16, 2026

Competition No.2627-102

Salary range: $ 114,810.86 to $135,071.60 annually

This position is a central position at the IT campus, however other locations across the province may be considered as an alternate work location, subject to space availability and operational requirements. If you have a preferred NSCC campus/site location, please state your preference in the prescreening questions for this competition.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

What you will be doing…

As the Manager, School of Health and Human Services, you will:

Provide leadership for developing and stewarding sector-specific programming and strategies for the College and ensure that this programming mix is current, relevant and meeting the evolving industry and community needs.
Be a key member of the School leadership team, provide strategic advice and expertise to the Dean, and contribute to the overall direction and implementation of School programming and priorities.
Develop and leverage internal and external relationships to identify new programming and project opportunities for the respective School across Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs as well as Continuing Education, Apprenticeship, Customized Training and across multiple delivery modes. The Manager may also develop and lead in applied research and innovation initiatives, which contribute to the growth and development of the key industry sectors in the province.

You are a creative and action-oriented leader who demonstrates a passion for education and economic growth and inspires cross-functional teams to create the programming of today and tomorrow.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

The minimum educational qualification for this position is an undergraduate degree in a discipline related discipline to the School of Health and Human Services.
A Master's degree in Education would be considered an asset.
An MBA would be considered an asset.
A Project Management designation would be considered an asset.
You have a minimum of 7 years of recent and related occupational leadership experience of a results-oriented team.
Occupational leadership experience in post-secondary would be considered an asset.
Occupational leadership experience in adult education management and program management would be considered an asset.
Experience developing and managing strategy, plans and projects.
Experience developing and managing budgets.
Proven track record in building internal and external relationships.
Specific areas or required demonstrated experience include analytical skills, strong technical writing and communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
Occupational experience working with regulated health and human services professions would be considered an asset.
Occupational experience incorporating simulation and debriefing into health and human services learning environments would be considered an asset.
You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, 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 in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

You demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and anti-racism
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 are a strong communicator.
You have demonstrated an understanding of relevant privacy laws and discretion related to dealing with confidential information.
You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to coordinating services, work, events, logistics, etc.
You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in health and human services systems, with demonstrated understanding of how safety and quality improvement is nurtured, while addressing workforce planning demands.
You have demonstrated strength in supervising, managing and leading a team.
You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and have strong desire to keep current with pertinent policies, standard practices, laws and regulations as well as any proposed changes, and you can apply policies, standards and practice consistently.
You are known for your ability to direct, influence and manage several functions simultaneously with a demonstrated practice of promoting collaboration and collegiality.
You are dedicated to life-long learning and view challenges as opportunities for learning and continuous improvement.
You show a strong commitment to community involvement and the ability to establish respectful working relationships across all groups and with diverse stakeholders.
Frequent travel within Nova Scotia will be required

A little bit about us

Nova Scotia Community College

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into six campus regions and one stand-alone campus. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
Metro Region:Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
Sydney Waterfront and eCampus Region: Includes Sydney Waterfront Campus and eCampus

Stand-Alone Campus:

Ivany Campus

Are you interested?

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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 & Talent Consultant at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.