Job Opportunities > Assistant Residence Life Manager - University of Guelph
Position: Assistant Residence Life Manager
Deadline: May 1, 2023
Job Description / Duties
Reporting to the Area Coordinator, South Area Residences, the Assistant Residence Life Manager (ARLM) is responsible for the community development and the overall atmosphere in their assigned area within the South Residences. This will include: counselling and management of student behaviour; supervision of student staff (6-7); liaison with all the resources required to maintain the quality of student life; and initiating and overseeing community level interventions and programs. With the coaching of the Area Coordinator, the incumbent will: oversee the delivery of programs, activities and services; manage alleged conduct violations, 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 and building programming. The ARLM will work in close partnership with a Co-ARLM and in conjunction with other ARLMs to assist in the overall management of the larger residence area.
Successful candidates should have interest and displayed competence in the following areas: student development theory; community building; educational programming; management and supervision of staff; management of student behaviour; staff training and development. These positions are consistent with the University’s commitment to experiential learning by providing professional and managerial experience for candidates who are interested in further pursuing a career in Student Affairs.
The incumbent will participate in professional training to support their success in this role This training will be on-going throughout the contract period, with the majority taking place during the first few months in the position. Residence communities are dynamic in nature and therefore the hours expected of an Assistant Residence Life Manager (ARLM) will vary according to the needs of the community (approximately 30 hours per week). This will include some evening and weekend hours. In addition, the incumbent will participate in an emergency on-call rotation within the South Area Residences.
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 Assistant Residence Life Manager 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.
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Qualifications / Required Skills
Requirements for this live-in position include: Two (2) year Community College program (university degree preferred) and one (1) year of related experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. Additional requirements include: demonstrated administrative skills; an understanding of life within a post-secondary institution, working and communicating effectively with students; an understanding of residence living; conflict mediation/resolution; crisis intervention/management; understanding of student development theory and the ability to designate personal time and deal with high stress situations. Candidates must be able to interact with all levels of the university community.
Additional Information
Posting Date: 2023 04 24
Closing Date: 2023 05 01
Position Posting:
https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/careers-guelph/current-opportunities/assistant-residence-life-manager
Please read the Application Instructions before applying: https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/careers-guelph/how-apply
Salary: Normal Hiring Range: $45,714 - $ 51,809 The annual salary will be pro-rated to hours worked
Contact Information
Stu Grunwell
Area Coordinator, South Area Residences
sgrunwel@uoguelph.ca
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