Remote Resident Life Peer Ambassador

Normai; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 5,235,000 - 5,786,000; Part time

Job summary

Queen's University is seeking JRH Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year. Remote role with move-in and orientation support; up to 10 hours per week August 1 to November 30.

Ambassadors speak from lived experience about Jean Royce Hall to help incoming students navigate living on campus. Reporting to the Assistant Director, they will create materials, host an in-person social program, and identify students of concern for staff follow-up.

Qualifications

• Lived in Jean Royce Hall as a first-year student, ideally within the last 1–2 years.
• Meet weekly with supervisor (in person or electronically) to provide updates.
• Work independently and on a team.
• Possess excellent communications skills.
• Possess excellent organizational skills.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exercise good judgment and sound reasoning.
• Be available to work on-site during Residence move-in (September 5).

Responsibilities

• Directly communicate with students who have been placed in Jean Royce Hall to offer context from lived experience, support with the transition, and answer questions.
• Accurately convey departmental policies and procedures.
• Create content (social media, information packages, resources, etc.) that outlines specific elements of Jean Royce Hall and helpful ways to navigate the experience.
• Meet with students during Orientation week to provide support and guidance.
• Create and host an in-person social program for JRH students to attend.
• Offer perspective and implement strategies to positively communicate and market the Jean Royce Hall experience to incoming students.
• Meet virtually with students who apply for room changes throughout September and November to offer mitigating strategies and support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment and reasoning

Teamwork

On-site availability

Residence hall experience

Job description

Queen's University is seeking JRH Ambassadors for the 2026-2027 academic year. Remote role with move-in and orientation support; up to 10 hours per week August 1 to November 30.

Ambassadors speak from lived experience about Jean Royce Hall to help incoming students navigate living on campus. Reporting to the Assistant Director, they will create materials, host an in-person social program, and identify students of concern for staff follow-up.