Residence Life Coordinator, University of Calgary
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The University of Calgary, Student and Enrolment Services is currently seeking a Regular Full-time, Residence Life Coordinator.
The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) is responsible for the human resources and program development components of residence life which includes recruitment and supervision of the Community Advisors and work with personnel from multiple areas within Residence, Food and Conference Services and the University.
This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) but hours vary from day to day and include evenings and weekends. The incumbent is required to live in residence and to be on call on a rotating basis for the entire Residence Complex. Rent is subsidized 80%.
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Recruitment, training and supervision of Residence Education staff:
- Responsible for determining suitable candidates for the 34 Community Advisor positions and 5 Senior Community Advisor positions
- Designing and administering summer training in August, as well as ongoing training opportunities for students
Providing a safe residence community:
- Participate in an on call rotation to provide support to the paraprofessional staff
- Uphold the Community standards through meetings with students and application of sanctions that are in accordance with the Residence Community Standards Guide
Student program development and implementation:
- Ensure that programming in residence meets the needs of students and supports the Academic Plan. This includes residence recognition programs, student committees and community development in residence.
Departmental Promotions and Development:
- Work on projects to promote on campus housing
- Collaborate with other University departments to provide students with educational experiences
Requirements:
- An undergraduate degree and a minimum of 1-3 years experience in residence life is required
- A degree in a related field such as education, student development, psychology or business is strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills both verbally and written
- Ability to adapt and respond to the changing environment
- Ability to achieve positive outcomes by encouraging, supporting, coaching, developing and mentoring others
- Ability to function effectively in team situations
- Ability to make decisions independently
To learn more and/or to apply, please visit: http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/careers (search by Job ID: #8481), or contact:
Carley L’Hirondelle
403-220-2980
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