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Job Description / Duties

About the Role
The Residence Life Coordinator reports directly to the Manager, Residence Services. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of the residence life program for an assigned residence community, including the achievement of a high standard of community living that facilitates positive and directed student development. The incumbent is responsible for incorporating research regarding student development theory into their work, residence life best practices, and contemporary student leadership practices and apply this knowledge to the creation of short- and longer-term operational plans for the Residence Life program. The incumbent actively recruits, trains, and manages paraprofessional staff and student leadership programs with effective goal setting and high standards for community development and personal growth. The incumbent is an excellent mentor for student leaders and will experience significant opportunities to promote, develop, and implement contemporary student leadership practices for Mount Royal University. The incumbent will be closely linked to their community and respond to community/personal needs and assess the needs of the greater residence community through excellent programming, effective counseling, and hands-on leadership.

Note: There is a mandatory “live-in” requirement for this position in an assigned private suite within the residence complex, which is considered a taxable benefit. Assignment to this unit require participation in a 24-hour on call rotation for student support and emergency response in Residence.

Responsibilities:
Direct student and community development based on the values and mission statement of Residence Services
Foster a living-learning environment whereby student academic success is a key focus
Recruit, train, and supervise para-professional staff
Advise all student leadership programs including the Residence Activities Council
Liaise with academic and service departments within the University to support student, para-professional staff, and community needs
Oversee all programming initiatives, including para-professional staff and student leadership events and activities
Be actively visible in the assigned student community and provide individual support and guidance for student issues and concerns
Manage the residence student judicial process
Participate in a 24x7 shared on-call support system
Provide emergency crisis response


Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree required along with a minimum of 2 years progressive experience in residence life or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated leadership experience (particularly in a residence setting)
Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and conflict management skills
Demonstrated experience in supervision and program presentation
Computer proficiency using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Power Point


What We Offer
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Our campus offers the convenience of a medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.



Salary: $60,571 - $76,640 per annum

Closing Date: June 7, 2024



A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.



If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on the accommodation request.

Qualifications / Required Skills

1-2 Years experience in Residence Life
4-year Undergraduate degree required

Additional Information

To apply please submit a resume and cover letter to: https://mtroyalca.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/2768

Salary: 60,500 per year

Contact Information

Questions can be directed to Andrew Mackereth, Manager, Residence Services at amackereth@mtroyal.ca.

Employer Profile

About MRU
Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 36 majors.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.


About the Department of Residence Services
Mount Royal University’s Residence Services is committed to providing a safe, secure and supportive living learning community. We strive to be inclusive, responsive and respectful of the individual. The environment is designed to enhance and develop both the personal growth and academic success of the student and their role as a responsible community member.