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Job Description / Duties

Overseen by the Assistant Director, Residence Life hires, trains, and supervises all student staff including Senior Resident Advisors and Resident Advisors, ensuring that appropriate developmental programs are offered.
-Meets weekly with the Assistant Director, Residence Life, Senior Resident Advisors, and Resident Advisors.
-Coordinates the annual training and orientation program for Residence Life staff and new residents, ensuring high quality and relevant sessions.
-Develops, implements, and oversees developmental, educational, and recreational programs for resident students ensuring they are of high quality and broad scope.
-Arranges and conducts annual orientation programs for new residents, as well as parents/family members of residents.
-Oversees the residence room assignment process.
-Initiates appropriate action with respect to disciplinary matters (i.e., noise violations, vandalism, disruptive students, etc.)
-Works with members of the residence life staff and residence security staff to ensure the provision of a safe and secure living environment.
-Ensures the enforcement of community standards through policy interpretation and implementation.
-Consults with the Assistant Director, Residence Life in cases of significant disciplinary issues.
-Serves as an advisor to each residences student government in matters related to impact of actions, student advocacy, policy matters, and organizational issues.
-Meets with individual student residents, as necessary, to address issues of distress and/or personal concerns. Refers students to seek out appropriate resources, and facilitates action to address such concerns and issues.
-Assists with the management of Living Learning communities.
-Assists with residence life staffing, budgets, financial sustainability, monthly department reports, and overall strategic planning for the residences.
-Assists with policy and procedure development.
-Acts as a liaison with Residence Security and Campus Security Services to ensure policies and procedures are consistent with University standards.
-Communicates on a regular basis with the Facilities Coordinator and Custodial Manager to address issues related to caretaking and overall building maintenance.
-Develops and conducts campus-wide developmental and educational programs for the University community.
-Participates in presentations promoting residence life such as Info Days, Evening of Excellence, Emerging Leaders Dinner, and Parents Program.

Qualifications / Required Skills

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:
-Completion of a formal training program in Student Development, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or a related discipline from a recognized institute is required, with knowledge and understanding of student development theories.
-Bachelors Degree in Student Development, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or a related discipline is preferred, with knowledge and understanding of student development theories.

EXPERIENCE:
-Three years experience in increasingly responsible positions in a residence environment is required.
-Experience with program planning, training, facilitation, and the implementation of measuring and evaluation tools is required.
-Supervisory and/or management experience is required.
-An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
-Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are required.
-Philosophy consistent with a team environment is required.
-Demonstrated proficiency at the intermediate level Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is required.
-Certified in first aid and CPR is required.
-Non-violent crisis intervention is required.
-Ability to organize, schedule, supervise, and assess the work of others is required.
-Ability to motivate staff in a positive manner is required.
-Ability to relate well to students, parents, staff, and general public is required.
-Familiarity with University policies and procedures is preferred.
-Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality is required.

*Must be available on call 24-hours/day (evenings, weekends, and/or holidays) on a rotational basis.*

Additional Information

35.00 hours/week this is a live-in position. must be available on call 24-hours/day (evenings, weekends and/or holidays) on a rotational basis.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting
opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who
have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples,
women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+
(Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca
or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions
of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided
to participating members of the search process.


Full job description and applications: https://umanitoba.ca/careers/

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:
Carolyn Kerr
120 Dafoe Road
204-474-6404 or Carolyn.Kerr@umanitoba.ca

Employer Profile

Ancillary Services is comprised of businesses and services that enrich, enhance and support the campus experience of the University of Manitoba by providing quality goods, educational tools, and services through efficient and effective management. Ancillary Services Departments are:
• BookStore: Fort Garry Campus
• Conference and Catering Services: Fort Garry
• Dining Services: Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campus
• Parking & Transportation Services: Fort Garry, Bannatyne Campus & William Norrie Campus
• Student Residences: Fort Garry Campus
• University Centre Pharmacy: Fort Garry Campus
• University Centre Postal Outlet: Fort Garry Campus
• University Centre Services: in UMSU University Centre, Fort Garry Campus
Ancillary Services’ annual revenue is over $40,000,000, with a staff complement of approximately 400 or 175 FTE. The unit is responsible for re-investing in infrastructure renewal through our activities and currently manage capital assets in excess of $325 million. Ancillary Services also provides accounting and other support to Smartpark.

Ancillary Services operates under one central management structure that shares services and resources throughout the unit. Ancillary Services’ central services include business stewardship, accounting, human resources, best business practices, IT oversight, capital resources, and customer service standards. Through central services, Ancillary Services also provides a variety of value added services assisting students, faculty, staff and the University community that would otherwise require funding from the University.