Student Housing Manager (25:098)

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

Job summary

A college in Canada is seeking a Student Housing Manager to oversee day-to-day housing operations, ensure compliance with housing policies, and manage relationships with community stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of two years of property management experience, excellent communication skills, and a diploma in a related field. This position offers a competitive salary of $32.73 - $33.74 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in property management or public administration.
• Experience with supervision preferred.
• Ability to understand dynamics of post-secondary students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day housing operations including room assignments.
• Communicate with residents about housing expectations.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication (written and oral)

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education

Diploma in business management or related field

Tools

Computer proficiency (data entry, word processing)

Job description

Term of App't:Monday - Friday, 7 hours per day

Start date: Immediately

Reporting to: Campus Administrator

Salary

Classification 17, $32.73 - $33.74 per hour in accordance with the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. Temporary employees also receive an additional $0.58 per hour in lieu of benefits, and 6% vacation pay is paid out with each pay.

Description

The Student Housing Manager oversees all aspects of the day-to-day housing operations 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.

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.

Salary: $32.73 - $33.74 per hour