Manager, Partnerships and Post-Secondary Education (Designated)

Designation Status

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Under the Government of Nova Scotia’s Employment Equity Policy, this position is designated specifically for African Nova Scotians and therefore, only applicants from this employment equity group will be considered. As per our policy, African Nova Scotians are persons who identify themselves as indigenous black Nova Scotians.

If you are a member of this employment equity group, you must clearly identify in your cover letter and self-identify during the application process, to be considered.

See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on this and other designated groups.

About Us

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.
 

The African Canadian Services Branch (ACSB) located within the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is dedicated to collaborating across the Department to build a Nova Scotian educational system that is equitable, culturally responsive and a safe learning environment for African Nova Scotian/African Canadian learners. The ACSB is dedicated to advancing the holistic development, well-being and academic achievement of African Nova Scotian/African Canadian learners.

About Our Opportunity

Nova Scotia has made a commitment to Inclusive Education through the provision of a high-quality, culturally, and linguistically responsive, and equitable public education. The Manager, Partnerships & Post-Secondary Education which supports and liaises directly with African Nova Scotian communities possesses an informed perspective on issues impacting African Canadian education.
 

In this pivotal role, you are part of a team within the African Canadian Services Branch that works collaboratively across the department and with staff in Regional Centres for Education and the conseil scolaire acadien provincial, as well as provincial departments to ensure African Nova Scotian/African Canadian learners are given the opportunity and resources to experience academic and cultural excellence by developing comprehensive service delivery models which enhance the well being of African Nova Scotia/African Canadian learners within the public school system.

Primary Accountabilities

• Responsible for direct oversight of funding agreements and MOUs with non-government organizations and educational partners.
• Meets quarterly with NGOs to ensure and support a streamlined process in meeting organizational Services & Deliverables to ensure they align with provincial strategies & government’s action plan.
• Exercises managerial duties (two direct reports) and responsibilities in relation to the formulation, development and administration of the African Nova Scotian Scholarship Program and Grant Program.
• Ensures the effective management of human and financial resources by setting and evaluating staff performance targets, promoting diversity and a healthy, respectful workplace, demonstrating the leadership competencies, respecting corporate human resources practices, promoting teamwork and individual development, maintaining internal communication, monitoring revenues and expenditures, adhering to procurement guidelines, acquiring goods and services in the most cost effective manner, and accurately forecasting budget requirements for the fiscal year.
• Provides logistical support to the Council on African Canadian Education (CACE) which includes coordinating meetings between the Minister of Education and other key partners both internal and external.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you possess an undergraduate degree and several years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

A deep understanding of issues impacting African Canadian education and an Africentric approach as it relates to the African Nova Scotian community and/or lived cultural experience is crucial.

In addition, you have experience working directly with members of the public, non-government agencies, and advisory bodies. This position also requires experience with strategic planning and leadership. Further, a knowledge of African Nova Scotian communities, organizations and educational partners and demonstrated experience working with these entities is essential.

You possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain genuine and collaborative relationships with colleagues and staff both within the organization and externally. You have experience providing advice and developing recommendations to senior leadership, including the preparation of briefing notes, reports, and presentations.

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviors and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains include Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation. Please click here for more information.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Additional Information

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in Halifax. As indicated, this is a vacancy designated for candidates who identify as African Nova Scotian. As per our policy, African Nova Scotians are persons who identify themselves as indigenous black Nova Scotians.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths
• A dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus