Job Opportunities > Director, Residence Life & Education - Trent University
Position: Director, Residence Life & Education
Deadline: September 18, 2024
Job Description / Duties
The Director, Residence Life & Education has responsibility for developing strategies and systems to provide a safe, supportive, inclusive, and learning-focused residential environment. The Director is responsible for strategic planning and operations related to community development, student and staff support and well-being, student conduct, conflict resolution, emergency and crisis response, and retention programming.
The Director provides financial and Human Resources leadership to a staff complement of 3 Assistant Directors, 13 unionized staff, 70 student employees and an annual department budget scope of $2.5 million.
A full position description is available: https://www.trentu.ca/humanresources/careers/non-academic/director-residence-life-education
Qualifications / Required Skills
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- A graduate degree in a related field is required.
- Certification in one or more areas of suicide prevention, mental health first aid, or conflict resolution from an accredited body is preferred.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive full-time leadership experience in residence life, residence education, student housing, student affairs is required.
- Experience with the supervision of management, unionized, and student employees.
- Demonstrated understanding of student development and learning theories.
- Ability to interpret a variety of university, portfolio, and department policies and procedures for decision making purposes.
- Planning skills and the ability to conceptualize and propose new initiatives to meet specific outcomes.
- Ability to identify problems and deal with complex situations by probing for information, analyzing complex issues and developing solutions for unique situations.
- Ability to research, learn, teach, and disseminate information.
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, Indigeneity, and accessibility.
- Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation and operations of the university.
- A clear police record check is required as a condition of employment.
- An Ontario G Class driver's license with access to a vehicle.
Additional Information
Resumes, cover letters, and application forms can be submitted to jobs@trentu.ca on or by the deadline of September 18, 2024 at 4pm.
Salary: $106,849 - $142,465 per annum
Contact Information
Human Resources
humanresources@trentu.ca
Employer Profile
ABOUT TRENT UNIVERSITY
Trent University is the #1 undergraduate university in Ontario for a reason. Well, lots of reasons.
Separated by a river, joined by a bridge, Trent’s Symons Campus in Peterborough is a place of possibility, curiosity, and beauty. Our breathtaking campus provides a spectacular natural and architecturally inspiring backdrop for tomorrow’s groundbreaking ideas.
Our Durham Greater Toronto Area campus is located in a dynamic urban setting where big city and close-knit community intersect. Trent Durham GTA is the vibrant community you have been looking for.
Trent offers more than just rewarding career opportunities: the employee experience is important to us. With comprehensive benefit and pension plans for eligible employees, and a strong focus on wellness, green initiatives, and inclusion, employees achieve a rewarding and meaningful work-life balance.
ABOUT TRENT STUDENT HOUSING
Trent Student Housing oversees residence and off-campus housing in Peterborough and Oshawa, ON.
Our Purpose
As stewards of the University, we provide a safe, caring, and welcoming living experience that contributes to student success.
Our Core Values
- We put people first and consider the whole person in caring ways as we seek opportunities to contribute to the academic mission.
- We work to support the health and well-being of our community to create a welcoming and inclusive experience for students, staff, and guests.
- We listen to students, staff, and guests as we design our services in innovative ways to enrich our programs.
- We provide sustainable services and social programs that add value and vibrancy to our communities so the University can prosper.