Residence Area Coordinator

Ontario University Athletics; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Ontario is seeking a Residence Area Coordinator to manage student residences, promote academic growth, and oversee staff. The role requires strong management skills, effective communication, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. Candidates must have a university degree and experience in residence life management.

Qualifications

• 4 years of management experience in a residence environment.
• Experience in student development theory and community building.

Responsibilities

• Manage several residences and promote student growth.
• Supervise staff and oversee program delivery.
• Develop support plans for students of concern.

Skills

Communication

Conflict Mediation

Crisis Intervention

Budget Planning

Community Building

Education

University Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Student Housing Services

Requisition ID: 1429

Department: Residence Life
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Associate Director, Residence Life, the Residence Area Coordinator (RAC) is responsible for managing several residences that house students, fostering an environment that promotes academic and personal growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

The RAC will assist in hiring and training professional staff and will directly supervise 2-3 Residence Life Managers or 6-7 Residence Life Managers-in-Training. The RAC oversees all aspects of student life within their assigned area, including counselling, managing student behaviour, recruitment, training, and supervision of staff, and liaising with resources to maintain quality student life. Specific responsibilities include: overseeing program delivery, managing behavioural concerns, meeting with students of concern and developing support plans, and managing budgets related to staff hospitality, programming, and projects. Candidates should have experience in student development theory, community building, programming, staff management, behaviour management, staff training, budget planning, and restorative practices.

The RAC will oversee a major portfolio within Student Housing Services, such as hiring, training, and performance management, and will participate in various committees internally and externally.

Requirements

A university degree (master’s preferred), four years of management experience in a residence environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional requirements include strong administrative skills, understanding of post-secondary student life, effective communication skills, residence living experience, conflict mediation, crisis intervention, and knowledge of student development theory. Candidates must be able to interact effectively with all university community levels. Management experience in residence life is preferred. The position requires living on campus and participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

The department values an equitable and inclusive environment. Please address your experiences and transferable skills supporting success in the RAC role, and use your cover letter to discuss your values regarding social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and how you would embody these values in your work.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10921351
Classification: P&M FT- Band 04
Salary: Up to 96% of the midpoint for the grade (tentative, subject to review).

The University of Guelph promotes a culture of inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, especially from underrepresented groups, to support diversification.

Posting Date: 05/15/2025
Closing Date: 05/25/2025