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Job Description / Duties

Position Summary

The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) helps to plan, implement and evaluate all Residence Life major programs and activities for students, to ensure that the strategic and operational objectives of the Residence Life program are achieved. This includes, but is not limited to: oversight of the Transition Support Model program, student conduct program, Residence Life Staff (RLS) recruitment, training, etc. The RLC supervises a student-staff team (8-10 Resident Assistant’s, 1 Residence Community Assistant, etc.) and works to facilitate and support a safe, secure and quality living experience for all students in Residence.

The incumbent in this role must be able to participate in an on-call rotation.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The successful candidate will have a 4-year degree (Master's preferred) in Social Work, Community Studies, Leadership, Human Resources, Education, or a related discipline, along with 1-3 years of experience working in a residence setting at a post-secondary institution. In addition the successful candidate will have:
Well-developed and strong interpersonal skills (effective communication, active listening skills, etc.).
Flexible and creative thinking, and ability to adapt approach based on scenario that could change in the moment.
Strong leadership skills and ability to work well on diverse teams.
Conflict resolution skills, and the ability to problem solve and make difficult and informed decisions.
Ability to develop and deliver related and relevant training programs.
ASIST, First Aid/CPR, and/or Narcan/Naloxone training preferred (will be provided if not already obtained).
Training and certifications such as ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, Non-crisis intervention, student conduct administration training, would be an asset.
Supervisory-related experience and experience developing programs and activities is an asset.

Additional Information

Duration of Need: 12 months with possible renewal (three years maximum)

Hours of Work: 44 hours per week with some weekend and evening work required.

Anticipated Start Date: Monday, May 4, 2020

Salary: TBD

Contact Information

https://humber.ca/careers/

Employer Profile

Humber emphasizes hands-on, career-focused learning. We offer a broad range of credentials including bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates and Ontario graduate certificates — and will help you chart the best path towards your goals.

Humber plans to be the healthiest campus in the country by becoming the first public college or polytechnic in Canada to adopt the Okanagan Charter. By signing the Charter, Humber is incorporating health into everyday operations, business practices and academic mandates to support students, staff and faculty. When We Are At Our Best, Our Students Can Achieve Theirs!