Residence Manager, Student Life - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

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Description

Residence Manager, Student Life:

Located in the vibrant city of Saskatoon, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is one of Canada's top research-intensive medical doctoral universities and home to world-leading research of global importance.

Over 26,000 students from more than 125 countries study at USask. We offer over 130 academic programs through our two campuses, thirteen schools and colleges, and four graduate schools.

Our seven USask residences provide safe, welcoming, and convenient living accommodations for undergraduate and graduate students within walking distance of the beautiful USask campus.

Primary Purpose:

To develop a comprehensive residence life program within the University's residence community by planning, implementing, and evaluating student residence life experience.

Nature of Work:

Reporting to the Director, Consumer Services, you will supervise and provide direction to a team of up to two Assistant Managers, five Residence Coordinators, and fifty Resident Advisors (part-time student positions).

You will work closely with the Residence Manager, Operations and oversee and support the Counsellor in Residence, Faculty in Residence, and Elder in Residence.

You support student success by fostering healthy and engaging student communities, managing the response to emergency and crisis situations, and independently investigating reports of disruptions to community standards.

The work is complex and requires managing multiple, sometimes simultaneous deadlines and situations.

You will connect with student associations including the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union and Graduate Students' Association and collaborate with other stakeholders to provide an exceptional residence life experience.

Work outside of standard university hours, such as evenings and weekends, may be required.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
Emergency Response and Crisis Management

Resolves conflicts to maintain harmony among students and team members.
Provides 24hour oncall management and oversees the response to emergency and critical incidents, determining the best ways to support students in distress, and managing facilities emergencies.
Consults with campus partners who provide student supports in cases of critical incidents.
Communicates issues of importance or concern as appropriate while maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information and materials.
Develops and determines student discipline outcomes.

Student Engagement and Community Development

Promotes academic success, personal health and wellbeing, leadership development and involvement in community service.
Builds, motivates, and supervises a team of parttime student staff, overseeing the full recruitment process, including job descriptions, interviews, training, and onboarding.
Directs the student life team in developing and implementing communitybuilding initiatives.
Leads resident life staff in creating a community that is inclusive, supportive, and welcoming across the University residence community, to assist students with the transition to university life.

Policy Development and Assessment

Develops, implements, and enforces policies for Student Residence Community Standards.
Reviews and assesses all aspects of student life in residence including assessing the effectiveness of policies, services, and programs.
Assists in budget preparation for student life and approves programming funds.
Develops and manages annual plans for educational, recreational, social, and wellness programs and initiatives.
Complies with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Education:
An undergraduate degree, preferably within the disciplines of social work, health promotion, or education.

Experience:
Three to five years of experience managing students. Experience collaborating with a community that is widely diverse in culture, age, ability, and family status. Previous experience with student life or residence is an asset. Experience in crisis response and providing mental health support is an asset. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Department:
Residence

Status:
Permanent

Employment Group:

ASPA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary:
The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $66, ,174.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable):Managerial

Salary Phase/Band:
Phase 2

Posted Date: 2/15/2024

Closing Date:2/29/2024 at 6:00pm CST

Number of Openings:1

Work Location:
On Campus

Criminal Record Check:
Yes

Driver's License and Abstract Check:
Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification:
Not Applicable

Vulnerable Sector Check:
Yes