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Job Description / Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES

This part-time, live-in staff position will work in one of two Area Teams; Pitman Hall or DCC/ILLC. Each Area Team has one Residence Life Facilitator (RLF) and approximately 20 Resident Advisors.

Under the direction of the Associate Director, and in collaboration with the RLFs/RPAIF, the GA will work on various projects, including but not limited to: community development and curriculum, student conduct management, leadership development, and supporting Residence Council initiatives for a total of approximately 10-15 hours/week.

The GA is required to live in residence as a condition of employment and will be provided with a space within residence.

DUTIES INCLUDE:
Timely follow up with reports of low-level student conduct violations; meet with students and assign sanctions.
Work with the Residence Programming and Academic Initiatives Facilitator to provide on-going coaching and advising to the Residence Council. This includes regular attendance at Residence Council Executive meetings and council wide meetings.
Plan and execute the Residence Hero program, including advertising the program, maintaining a database for submissions, planning and executing the Residence Hero Gala.
Support with Council initiatives (i.e. event logistics, purchasing supplies, campus space bookings, risk management etc.)
Participate in training and development of Residence Life Staff
Regular 1:1 meetings with the AD, Residence Life and Education and area Residence Life Facilitator to discuss updates and upcoming projects.
Prepare and facilitate August training sessions on topics such as leadership, community development and peer support
Other duties as assigned including support with large scale projects such as move-in day and room sweeps

Qualifications / Required Skills

Must be a student in a graduate or professional program at an accredited university during the term of employment.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weeknights and occasional weekends (i.e. Residence Council events; staff meetings.)
Must have completed a minimum of 3 years of post-secondary studies; undergraduate degree preferred.
Must be able to live within residence and will be required to adhere to the residence policies
Previous leadership experience required; work in student housing an asset.
Good study habits, time management skills, organization, goal setting, problem solving and multitasking skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills required
Ability to exercise independent judgment, take initiative and be creative.
A satisfactory criminal reference check.
Must abide by the Residence Agreement including but not limited to vacating room during Winter Break (December 17, 2023 at noon - January 7, 2024 at noon).

Additional Information

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.

We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to: simon.finn@torontomu.ca All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Application deadline is Friday, June 30th, 2023 at 11:59pm
Please submit a resume and cover letter by email to res.hiring@torontomu.ca with the subject line “GA Application”.
Please direct any questions about this role to simon.finn@torontomu.ca

Salary: $2000 stipend + reimbursement for residence room fees

Contact Information

Apply by sending resume and cover letter to hiring@torontomu.ca

Employer Profile

Toronto Metropolitan University houses over 1100 residents in 3 residence buildings. Living in residence has many advantages, including the chance to meet friends and develop a community with people from across Canada and around the world. The growth and development of the residence community is facilitated by upper-year students on the Residence Life Team; including Residence Advisors, Academic Links, and Community Leaders.

In turn, the Residence Life Team is supported by the full-time Residence Life Team, which includes two Residence Life Facilitators (RLFs), the Residence Programming and Academic Initiatives Facilitator (RPAIF), and the Associate Director, Residence Life and Education. Graduate Advisors (GAs) work with the Residence Life team to support the student staff team and the overall Residence community. These positions offer graduate students a chance to apply their education in a practical setting, gain valuable skills they will use throughout their career, and the opportunity to positively impact the lives of incoming Toronto Metropolitan University students.