Residence Area Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading university in Ontario seeks a Residence Area Coordinator to oversee student life in residences, manage staff, and ensure a supportive environment. The role involves hiring, training, and supervising staff, along with managing student behavior and budgets. Candidates should have a strong background in student development and community building, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise 2-3 Residence Life Managers.
• Manage student behavioral concerns and develop support plans.
• Oversee delivery of programs and manage budgets.

Skills

Management

Conflict Mediation

Crisis Intervention

Community Building

Education

University degree

Master's degree

Job description

Location:

Guelph, CA, N1G 2W1

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

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

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General Purpose

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

Duties And Responsibilities

The RAC will assist in the hiring and training of professional staff and will directly supervise 2-3 Residence Life Managers or 6-7 Residence Life Managers-in-Training. The RAC is responsible for all aspects of student life within their assigned area. Including: counselling and management of student behaviour, recruitment, training and supervision of student and professional staff; liaising with all the resources required to maintain the quality of student life. Specifically, the incumbent will: oversee the delivery of programs, activities and services; manage student behavioural concerns, ensuring appropriate actions are taken; meet with students of concern and develop support plans with appropriate campus services; and manage various budgets associated with the residence, such as staff hospitality, programming, and portfolio projects. Successful candidates should have experience and competence in the following areas: student development theory; community building; programming; management and supervision of staff; management of student behaviour; staff training and development; budget management and planning, and restorative practices.

The RAC will oversee a major portfolio within Student Housing Services (i.e. hiring, training, performance/coaching, etc.), and will participate on several committees, both internal and external to the department.

Requirements

A University degree (master’s degree preferred), four years of related management experience in a residence environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional requirements include: demonstrated administrative skills; an understanding of life within a post-secondary institution, working and communicating effectively with students; residence living; conflict mediation/resolution; crisis intervention/management; understanding of student development theory and dealing with high stress situations. Candidates must be able to interact with all levels of the university community. Preference will be given to candidates with management experience in residence life. The incumbent will be part of a 24/7 Manager on-call rotation for residence. This position will be expected to live on campus.

The Residence Life Management Team places great value on maintaining an equitable and inclusive environment within the residence community. In addition to speaking to experiences and transferable skills that would support your success in the RAC role, please use your cover letter to speak to your values in regard to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and how you would look to represent these values through your work if selected for a position.

Employee Type: Regular

Position Number: 10921351

Classification: P&M FT- Band 04

Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

The target hiring salary for this position is minimum up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

• Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.
  
  

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 05/15/2025

Closing Date: 05/25/2025