Coordinator, Residence Education Programs - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Date Posted:04/06/2023

Req ID: 30262

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
University College

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world.

The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

Students, faculty, staff and alumni at University College work together to ensure that all thrive in our vibrant community.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty.

The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the localand global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration.

At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

Reporting to Manager, Residence Life, the Coordinator, Residence Education Programs (CREP) is a live-in position that works to create a positive living and learning environment for University College Residents.

The incumbent is responsible for developing learning outcomes, residence programs and supports for residents; assisting with the selection, training and supervision of Residence Dons and other student-staff; advising student leaders; supporting students and facilitating referrals.

Additionally, they will collaborate with the Manager, Residence Life in creating the overall vision, strategy and implementation of a residence curriculum.

Hours of Work:
Regular office hours Monday to Friday. Regular evening and weekend work to coordinate operations and support students living in a 24/7 residence environment. Participate in on-call rotation for emergencies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or cocurricular programs and activities
Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
Advising students on cocurricular, academic and personal matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
Screening and making referrals to academic advising and learning skills programs and other resources or services
Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students
Providing basic support and general referrals to individuals in distress
Ensuring others adhere to established risk management protocols during University events

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum four (4) years experience in programming and student engagement in the residences.
Experience developing and facilitating training and programming, and preparing accompanying resources, for students, student leaders, and/or studentstaff
Experience in individual advising, conflict mediation, program development and community standards enforcement in a postsecondary residence community.
Demonstrated studentcentred, developmental approach to working with students, with integration of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion
Experience advising and collaborating successfully with student leaders and/or groups
Effective at creating learning assessments, resources and presentations
Ability to manipulate data, make sense out of dataand tell meaningful stories from data
Demonstrated ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate studentstaff and volunteers
Demonstrated ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines while negotiating unpredictable emergent needs. A high degree of flexibility and adaptability is required.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and achieve established goals
Ability to exercise tact and sound judgment in dealing with others and difficult issues
Ability to solve problems in accordance with established procedures while under pressure
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Assets (Nonessential):

Commitment toimproving and enhancing the residence experience

To be successful in this role you will be:

Adaptable
Communicator
Multitasker
Organized
Problem solver
Resourceful
Team player

Closing Date: 04/17/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group:

USW

Appointment Type:
Budget - Continuing

Schedule:
Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

Job Category:
Student Services

Recruiter:
Alison MacKenzie

**Lived Experience Statement