Residence Life Coordinator

Acadia University; Wolfville; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Wolfville seeks a Residence Life Coordinator to support student success through an inclusive environment. The role involves participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation and living on campus. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and commitment to diversity. This position offers competitive pay within a range of $51,236 - $60,277 per annum, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Furnished on-campus apartment

Parking

Meal plan

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental plan

Life insurance

Tuition discount for employees and dependents

Free gym facility membership

3 weeks vacation

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree combined with relevant work experience.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with knowledge of the needs of equity-deserving students.
• Demonstrated interest in the academic and personal growth of students.

Responsibilities

• Create and promote an inclusive Residence Life program.
• Foster a safe and supportive residence environment.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of student development

Experience in culturally diverse environments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Position: Residence Life Coordinator

Department: Residence and Student Life

Position Type: AUPAT 4 Full-time Permanent

Date Posted: August 2025

Application Deadline: September 5 2025 at 11:59 pm

Competition #: 25-24-AU

Salary: To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $51,236 - $60,277 per annum. A furnished on-campus apartment, parking and meal plan will be provided.

Benefits: Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 3 weeks vacation increasing with years of service, and university paid holidays including winter break closure.

Other: The incumbent will be required to live on campus within a university residence and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

This position is designated for applicants who self-identify as members of the Black and/or African Nova Scotian community.

Acadia University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment. We are seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) who will help create and promote an inclusive Residence Life program that supports academic success, personal development and the overall health and wellness of students living in residence. Residence Life Coordinators play a vital role in student development at Acadia. They foster a safe, welcoming and supportive residence environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion while ensuring opportunities for academic success and personal growth. RLCs also contribute to broader university recruitment and retention efforts.

This is a live-in position. The successful candidate will reside in a furnished on-campus apartment within residence and will participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation. Parking and a meal plan are included.

Qualifications

We encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of the Black and/or African Nova Scotian community and who bring both professional and lived experience that can contribute to student success and inclusive community building.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree combined with relevant work experience.
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with knowledge of and lived experience related to the needs of equity-deserving students, particularly those of African descent, Indigenous students and students of color.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to address concerns and situations professionally and diplomatically.
• A demonstrated interest in the academic and personal growth of students, knowledge of student development principles and an understanding of health, wellness, risk and risk reduction through education and programming.
• The ability to train and supervise staff teams primarily composed of young adults and experience supporting individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• A readiness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation including evenings, weekends and holidays while students are in residence.

For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Keilani Tupper at emailprotected.

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TO APPLY: To apply please click the Apply Now button and upload your résumé. Include your understanding of intersectionality, how this perspective informs Residence and Student Life programming, and how your professional and personal experiences with diversity, equity and inclusion make you a strong candidate for this role.

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. The primary criterion for appointment is qualifications and professional excellence. Applicants who identify with any of the groups listed are invited to submit the online Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact emailprotected.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 51236 - 60277