Job Opportunities > Acting Manager, Residence Life - Humber College
Position: Acting Manager, Residence Life
Deadline: November 8, 2018
Posted: October 23, 2018
Job Description / Duties
Under the general direction of the Associate Dean, Student Wellness & Equity, the Acting Manager, Residence Life is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the Residence Life program including the hiring, supervision and training of all staff, both full-time professional and student staff, administration of the Residence Code of Conduct, the development and implementation of social and academic programming as well as the residence learning communities. The Manager will be available to support timely responses to behavioural issues and emergencies outside of regular business hours. The incumbent will work closely and collaboratively with Residence Operations staff in creating the optimal environment for student success.
Qualifications / Required Skills
The successful candidate will have a four year degree in areas such as education, psychology, social work, criminology or programs emphasizing human development are an asset. A graduate degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration or Student Development is preferred. In addition, the incumbent will have five years of practical work-related experience with well developed crisis intervention and conflict management skills. Additional qualifications and skills include: interpersonal communication, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills required; experience with and responsibility for residence life and residence student disciplinary processes, utilizing the tenets of natural justice and balance of probabilities, the ability to make a decision with the development of the student and safety/maintenance of an acceptable community learning environment; ability to work independently and negotiate/share decisions with other administrative and academic colleagues; demonstrated effectiveness in collaborative settings; and strong computer skills including the ability to create and maintain databases, use spreadsheets and word processing to create professional reports to be presented to senior administrators and college-wide boards.
Additional Information
Duration of Need: December 13, 2018 – December 23, 2019
All candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to HR Services by applying online at: http://www.humber.ca/careers
Salary: TBD
Contact Information
Meg Houghton
Associate Dean, Student Wellness & Equity
meg.houghton@humber.ca
Phil Legate
Manager, Residence Life
phil.legate@humber.ca