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Job Description / Duties

The Residence Life Coordinator assists and works collaboratively with the Team Leader, Residence Life in the development and administration of the Residence Life Program establishing a vibrant residence community by providing support, guidance and direction to student staff for those students living within their residence communities. The Residence Life Coordinator will live on campus and work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. The incumbent will assume a regular on-call shift and adhere to conditions of being on call including the expectation to be within 15 to 20 minutes proximity to the University when scheduled for on-call.

Qualifications / Required Skills

The successful candidate will have:
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education or related field as determined by the department
• Minimum two years of previous living/working experience in a residence life environment
• Experience overseeing staff/volunteers
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, discretion and good judgement
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to motivate, engage and align staff and/or volunteers
• Experience in mediating conflict and excellent problem solving skills
• Experience with developing and conducting training sessions/workshops
• Ability to work a very flexible schedule, perform duties independently and within a team environment
•Demonstrated ability to set acceptable personal and professional boundaries while providing support, guidance and direction to students & staff
• Valid CPR/First Aid

Additional Information

• ASIST Certified
• Mental Health First Aid

Salary: $35.65/hour (35 hour work week)

Contact Information

Lynn Charron
Residence Life Team Lead
lcharron@uwindsor.ca
519-253-3000 ext. 5067