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Job Description / Duties

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Residence Managers, the Coordinator, Residence Life will be part of a team to develop a supportive, engaging, and inviting residence community. The incumbent will support the housing program, including working with the Dean of Students and Residence Managers to identify and expand residence and student-focused programs. The Coordinator, Residence Life will assist the Residence Managers and act as the first point of contact for programming and student engagement within the residence community at Huron.

The Coordinator, Residence Life will also participate in the recruitment of Housing Staff and volunteers and work collaboratively with the team to plan and support initiatives for the residence community.

Qualifications / Required Skills

REQUIREMENTS:

The Coordinator, Residence Life will be required to live on campus in a Huron residence from August to April. Accommodations will be provided year-round, dependant on contract extension;
A police record check completed from a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC), inclusive of vulnerable sector screening, will be required of the successful candidate;
This position will require work outside of the traditional hours of work including evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate from an accredited post-secondary institute, commensurate experience will also be considered;
Minimum one (1) year experience working in a post-secondary residence program;
Knowledge of post-secondary student transition, community building strategies, student management, etc. in a residence life/housing program;
Knowledge and understanding along with the ability to interpret the student life cycle;
Excellent organizational, time management skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines;
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, customer service oriented, excellent interpersonal skills;
Ability to work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel etc.) preferred;
Experience with StarRez Software preferred;
Experience living in a post-secondary residence is considered an asset.

Additional Information

COMPENSATION:

The Coordinator, Residence Life will receive a compensation package as follows:

Annual salary of $42,000 subject to statutory deductions that Huron is required to make pursuant to law (including taxable benefits);
Single-occupancy accommodation within our Huron residences valued at $12,600;
A partial meal plan valued at $3,282.65 from September to April to be enjoyed at the Huron Dining Hall.

This is a full-time contract position until May 30th, 2025, with a possibility of extension.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application no later than May 8, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST. Your cover letter and a current resume may be submitted via Huron’s career portal - ADP.

Link to Apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=1314dd18-c25e-4c3e-9f50-84228c26d04a&ccId=19000101_000001&type=JS&lang=en_CA&selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings&jobId=499422

Huron values its place in an interconnected world and desires to reflect this value, acknowledging our responsibility to strive towards a diverse and equitable employment and educational environment that recognizes the inherent worth and dignity of every person. We encourage applications from qualified individuals, especially those from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the diversification of ideas.

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to proceed in the competition will be contacted.

Contact Information

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact Huron HR via phone - 519-438-7224 or email - huronhr@huron.uwo.ca at any time during the recruitment process to request any accommodation support you may need.

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ABOUT HURON UNIVERSITY:

Huron University is unique to post-secondary institutions in Canada. With the aim to redefine Liberal Arts education, Huron is creating a university experience unlike any other, one that prioritizes ethical leadership and community engagement, as much as the pursuit of academic achievement.

As the founding institution of Western University, since 1863, Huron has remained strategically small to best serve the needs of its students. Huron’s mission is to develop Leaders with Heart from all backgrounds and foster a vibrant and inclusive community and prepare students to be engaged citizens who transform the sectors they work within.