Residence Orientation Coordinator - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

The Office of Residence Education & Programs (OREP) provides a myriad of academic, social and leadership programs that help students transition to university life, build connections with others, and develop life skills outside the classroom.

We take pride in the Western student experience and encourage student engagement within the residence and campus community.

Our work is guided by the Division of Housing and Ancillary Services' mission to create a supportive, inclusive community for students to live, learn and flourish.

OREP shares in the vision that residence is foundational to the Western student experience.
The Residence Orientation Coordinator (ROC) reports to the Associate Director, Residence Engagement.

The incumbent is responsible for leading the team of Residence Head Sophs (8), coordinating Orientation Week program planning, supporting yearlong Soph engagement initiatives, and facilitating frequent and ongoing communication between Head Sophs, Programming Assistants, Programming Coordinators, and various Orientation committees.

Responsibilities:

The Residence Orientation Coordinator works closely with the Residence Life Management Team, Housing's Summer Project Assistants, University Students' Council (USC), Orientation Staff to support the development of engaging, fun, and substance-free orientation and transition experiences for new students living in residence.

Adherence to Orientation policies, procedures, and risk management protocols; and the Residence Contract is an integral component of this position.

The ROC position is designed to function as a central point of leadership, information and organizational support for Residence Leadership Teams, while keeping in mind that the primary reporting relationship of a Head Soph is with their respective Programming Coordinator.

The ROC assists Residence Head Sophs in recruiting and selecting their Soph teams; developing Orientation Week programs, budgets, merchandise; maintaining yearlong expectations; and facilitating team building activities.

POSITION DIMENSIONS
Coordinate the programming efforts of 8 Residence Orientation Leadership Teams (Head Sophs and Programming Assistants)

Communicate and collaborate with 12 Residence Life Coordinators, Associate Director of Residence Engagement, 3 Programming Coordinators, Training Coordinator, Associate Director of Residence Life, Director of Housing, Summer Project Assistant(s), Orientation Summer Projects Assistant, and OREP Administrative Coordinator

Liaise with the University Student's Council's Orientation Staff, including the USC Vice-President Student Support and Programming, and Orientation Coordinator

Participate in Residence Head Soph interviews, assist with the selection of Residence Programming Assistants, and coordinate the building placement process for Residence Sophs

Help coordinate, plan and participate in Leadership Team and Soph training

Attend bi-weekly Residence Head Soph meeting

Host bi-weekly Residence Head Soph one on one meetings (including throughout the academic year)

Develop and create the Residence Soph Field Guide to outline yearlong expectations for Residence Sophs

Develop and implement Soph recognition and recruitment initiatives throughout the academic year

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Have tacit knowledge and an awareness of the goals and priorities of Western University, the Orientation Program Strategic Plan, and Residence Curriculum

Demonstrate responsible creativity in program planning and resource allocation

Display strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

Demonstrate confidence and enthusiasm for nurturing Student Leaders

Be familiar with Residents' Council operations

Be familiar with promotional copy software and equipment (i.e. e-newsletters, posters, and videos)

Be aware of campus and London learning and crisis support resources

Be responsible, highly motivated, and willing to take initiative

PLANNING, ORGANIZING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
Attend all Head Soph & Leadership Team training sessions (Winter/Spring) and Residence Soph Team Retreats (Summer)

Assist in the planning, coordination, and facilitation of Orientation Residence Leaders Retreat, Residence Soph Training during the L&D Conference (August/September), and January Professional Development

Assist the RLMT in the planning and coordination of Residence Based Day, which includes Welcome