Relief Student Housing Manager (25:074A)

Northern Lights College; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college is seeking a Student Housing Manager to oversee housing operations, manage resident communications, and uphold community standards. This on-call position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with qualifications including a Grade 12 education and property management experience. The candidate will support community dynamics among students and liaise with external agencies. Training is expected to begin in early July.

Benefits

6% vacation pay

Additional $0.58/hr. in lieu of benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of work experience in property management/public administration.
• Experience in supervision is required.
• Proficient in data entry and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of housing, including room assignments and communication with residents.
• Process financial requests and maintain budget guidelines.
• Lead Student Housing Assistants and ensure compliance with housing policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 education

Diploma in business management or similar

Job description

Term of App't: On call, when required, up to a maximum of 7 hours per day (35 hours per week)

Start date: To be determined

Reporting to: Campus Administrator

Salary:	Classification 17, $32.73 - $33.74 per hour, as per the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. Temporary employees also receive an additional $0.58/hr. in lieu of benefits, as well as having 6% vacation pay paid out with each pay.
Description:	The Student Housing Manager will oversee all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the housing including room assignments and building access, rent collections, communication/liaison with residents (verbal and written), assessing maintenance requirements (including furniture replacement), working within budget guidelines and processing financial requests (purchase orders, cheque requisitions, and VISA reconciling), record keeping, and postal services. Responsible for informing residents of the expectations of living in Student Housing, ensuring compliance with housing contracts and policies, and administering disciplinary measures according to the Student Housing Guide and Handbook, while promoting an environment that develops a sense of community that enhances student housing life. As the primary person responsible for student life in housing you will be a leader to the Student Housing Assistants and will onboard and provide them with direction during their contract. This position will also maintain relationships with other government agencies and companies in the community to maintain our tenant population during times when the student population is low. This position will provide relief for our regular staff during times of vacation, illness, etc. Hours will fluctuate, but will normally take place Monday - Friday (with possibility of Saturdays), with a maximum daily of 7 hours. Training will likely begin in early July.
Qualifications:	A minimum Grade 12 education is required with a diploma in business management, hotel management, student affairs or a similar area of study. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of work experience in property management and/or public administration (hotel/hospitality/conference services) with supervision experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication (both written and oral), and conflict resolution skills are required. As well, the ability to work within a team environment is essential. Must be proficient in the use of computers for data entry and word processing, as well, be cognizant of the dynamics of post-secondary students. A current driver's license is required (class 7 is acceptable).

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.