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Job Description / Duties

The RAC will directly supervise 1-3 Residence Life Managers or 6 Residence Life Managers-in-Training. The RAC is responsible for all aspects of student life within their assigned area. Including: counselling and management of student behaviour, recruitment, training and supervision of student and professional staff; liaising with all the resources required to maintain the quality of student life. Specifically, the incumbent will: oversee the delivery of programs, activities and services; manage student behavioural concerns, ensuring appropriate actions are taken; meet with students of concern and develop support plans with appropriate campus services; and manage various budgets associated with the residence, such as staff hospitality, programming, and portfolio projects. Successful candidates should have experience and competence in the following areas: student development theory; community building; programming; management and supervision of staff; management of student behaviour; staff training and development; budget management and planning, and restorative practices.

The RAC will oversee a major portfolio within Student Housing Services (i.e., hiring, training, performance/coaching, etc.), and will participate on several committees, both internal and external to the department.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Requirements for this live-on position include: A University degree (master’s degree preferred), four years of related management experience in a residence environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional requirements include: demonstrated administrative skills; an understanding of life within a post-secondary institution, working and communicating effectively with students; residence living; conflict mediation/resolution; crisis intervention/management; understanding of student development theory and dealing with high stress situations. Candidates must be able to interact with all levels of the university community. The incumbent will be part of a 24/7 Manager on-call rotation for residence.

Additional Information

The Residence Life Management Team places great value on maintaining an equitable and inclusive environment within the residence community. In addition to speaking to experiences and transferable skills that would support your success in the RAC role, please use your cover letter to speak to your values in regard to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and how you would look to represent these values through your work if selected for a position.

There are 2 Positions Available:
1x Regular full-time
1x Temporary full-time from June 29, 2026 to August 2027, Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

Salary: $72,482 to $86,978, commensurate on an applicants skills, experience, and internal equity.

Contact Information

Kristin Lennan
lennank@uoguelph.ca