Search OACUHO

Job Description / Duties

The Residence Life Advisors (RLAs) are live-in, full-time employees reporting to the Supervisor of the Residence Life Office. The RLAs act as the first point of contact in the Residence Life Office for front-line issues management for students living in residence with diverse backgrounds, interests, and needs. RLAs provide advice, guidance, support, and act as a resource for residents and the Residence Life staff. They also serve as leadership for staff during times of crisis. Duties include oversight and working with staff; meeting with students to identify and address student issues and needs; mediating and helping resolve conflict; researching, designing, and implementing campus-wide Residence Life activities and programming; developing and implementing Living-Learning communities in collaboration with faculties; implementing and measuring goals in line with Memorial’s Strategic Plan; ensuring compliance of rules, reviewing incident reports, and providing follow-up; chairing staff meetings; recruiting, interviewing, and hiring RAs, RCs, MUCEP/ISWEP and work term positions; coordinating training and development for all part-time and student staff including recruiting facilitators, developing learning objectives, and managing an on-line training database; promoting mental health supports and a well-balanced lifestyle including case management of students of concern; promoting a culture of Student Leadership; providing support and guidance to House Councils; liaising with other University units and departments as needed; working collaboratively with Memorial University’s Student Union Executives; the RLA role models visibility and approachability with all staff and students and maintains availability and a presence on campus by engaging in evening and weekend responsibilities with the community. Irregular hours, extended workdays, and attendance at events, meetings, programs, and functions are often required; and performing other related duties as required. The Residence Life Advisors are also on-duty (on-call rotating) after hours (evenings and weekends) and must respond to incidents that occur in residences. The successful applicant will be required to live on campus in a provided apartment (taxable benefit) and must be comfortable with living and working in a residential campus environment.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Experience (1-3 years) working in residence life and on-campus living in a residence complex of similar size; graduation with an undergraduate degree in education or social sciences; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Experience and skill in conflict mediation, dispute resolution, and case management is required. Knowledge of and experience with StarRez student housing software would be considered an asset. Experience in student development theory, creation, and delivery of training programs for peer professionals; and coursework towards a Master’s degree would be considered assets. Vulnerable Sector Check required. Emergency First Aid, CPR A and Mental Health First Aid are required within 30 days of employment.

Additional Information

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.



The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.



If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.



If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at myhr@mun.ca.

Job link : https://www.mun.ca/hr/careers/employment-opportunity/?id=2976

Salary: $51,611 - $77,412 per annum (Management and Professional)

Contact Information

Email reslife@mun.ca or call 709-864-7625

Employer Profile

The Residence Life Office is responsible for educational and social aspects of life in Memorial University’s St. John’s residences and providing support and guidance to the residence student population. Home to approximately 1700 students, Paton College, Macpherson College, and Burton's Pond apartments are more than just a convenient place for our students to live; they are a dynamic and diverse community wherein our students are given the opportunity to thrive and develop inside and outside of the classroom. Paton College was rebuilt and renovated in 2015 and offers a home primarily to students who are in their first year of studies or away from home for the first time. Paton College also offers Living Learning Communities: areas within residence where students with similar interests or academic programs live together on the same floor or area. Opened in 2014, Macpherson College has two wings, each home to approximately 250 students, commonly balanced of both first-year and returning independent students in their second year and beyond. Rooms are suite-style with private bedrooms and semi-private washrooms. Burton’s Pond offers apartment-style living to senior students, graduate students, and families within an independent living community. These communities are supported by Student Residences and Ancillary Operations (SRAO) full-time staff, over 10 part-time staff, and over 50 student staff.