Residence Life Coordinator - Windsor, Canada - Sodexo Canada Ltd

Description

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Job Title

Residence Life Coordinator

Location

Windsor, ON N9G 0A1 CA (Primary)

Category

Education

Education

College Diploma/Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Shift Type

Days, Some Evenings and Weekends required

Sodexo Job Type

Full Time

% of Travel

0 - 10%

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Job Description

Residence Life Coordinator

Windsor, Ontario

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion Our Education Division has an exciting future opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Residence Life Coordinator for the GEM residence at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario.

Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 67 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of services. We pride ourselves on being committed to the highest standard of Employment Equity and Diversity. By partnering with the Stop Hunger Foundation, we have dedicated ourselves to a corporate responsibility by fighting hunger worldwide. Start your journey with Sodexo, as we continue to grow across Canada

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Responsible for the direct supervision of 6-8 paraprofessionals
• Coordinate and assess the Residence Life Program
• Promote a safe environment that supports student growth and development
• Represents the Residence on several committees
• Coordinate the community standards process and manage day-to-day student issues as they relate to the residence life program pillars, including academic and personal growth and success, personal wellness, and conflict resolution
• Facilitate the programming model which includes a diverse educational and social aspect which aligns with the population, mission and values of the institution.
• Participate in rotating 'on-call' schedule on evenings and weekends and responding to facility, student and guest emergency or crisis situations
• Create strong partnerships with various community agencies and campus departments

Specific Accountabilities

• Recruit and Supervise 6-8 Resident Advisors through the completion of their duties
• Facilitate weekly meetings with Resident Advisors and provide regular performance reviews
• Participate in required safety and professional training
• Promote student learning throughout the Residence Life program
• Be knowledgeable of resources and refer students to appropriate area; provide assistance and resources to students with higher academic needs
• Work with stakeholders (which could include faculty, staff, and paraprofessionals) to develop integrated living/learning experiences for students in the residence
• Address community standard violations in a prompt and timely manner under the guiding principles of restorative justice
• Consult with Office of Student Conduct and General Manager on more serious cases
• Develop sanctions to balance educational and disciplinary aspects of student conduct
• Follow-up with residents regarding incidents and completion of assigned sanctions
• Document policy violations and maintain conduct records using the residence's reporting system
• Understand and implement the Residence Life educational curriculum
• Promote community development on floors and throughout the complex
• Promote participation in college programs and services.
• Promote student achievement and initiatives through nominations for departmental, campus, and national awards.
• Advocate student responsibility for their environment in regards to damage and vandalism
• Complete an annual residence life survey with the students to identify areas of concern
• Maintain office hours daily for walk-in appointments with students
• Mediate Roommate disagreements and other conflicts between students
• Identify students in crisis or at risk and report them to the appropriate college services
• Manage budget responsibilities within the position as assigned
• Respond to parent/faculty concerns; refer difficult cases to supervisor
• Exercise sound judgment and ethics to handle situations appropriately
• Serve in on-call rotation with other professional staff members
• Be accessible by department provided cell phone 24-hours per day during biweekly on-call shift and remain within 1 hour of driving time for the duration of your on-call shift
• Participate in the Tri-Annual cleaning and preparation of residence rooms for new students
• Some weekend and evening hours will be expected
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• An undergraduate degree or diploma in a relevant discipline
• 2 - 3 years of related experience
• Ability to speak in Hindi and/or another language an asset, English is required,
• An understanding of South Asian Culture an asset
• Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve issues.
• Ability to work independently and without a high level of supervision and direction.
• Understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, the principles of confidentiality
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to be a change agent with creative and clear visioning

What Makes Sodexo Different:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2019
• Canada's Best Employers by Forbes 2019
• Canada's Best Diversity Employer 2020
• And so much more

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• An undergraduate degree or diploma in a relevant discipline
• 2 - 3 years of related experience
• Ability to speak in Hindi and/or another language an asset, English is required,
• An understanding of South Asian Culture an asset
• Ability to be thorough, accurate, and have a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve issues.
• Ability to work independently and without a high level of supervision and direction.
• Understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, the principles of confidentiality
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to be a change agent with creative and clear visioning

What Makes Sodexo Different:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2019
• Canada's Best Employers by Forbes 2019
• Canada's Best Diversity Employer 2020
• And so much more

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Sodexo is the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, an essential factor in individual and organizational performance. Operating in 67 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of services. We pride ourselves on being committed to the highest standard of Employment Equity and Diversity. By partnering with the Stop Hunger Foundation, we have dedicated ourselves to a corporate responsibility by fighting hunger worldwide. Start your journey with Sodexo, as we continue to grow across Canada