Coordinator - Student Life - Saskatoon, Canada - University of Saskatchewan

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Coordinator - Student Life:


Primary Purpose:

The Coordinator, Student Life (Coordinator) is a live-in role and is responsible for all aspects of Student Life in their assigned area of Residence, including student staff management (coaching, support, and discipline), student support (crisis, conduct, and conflict management/resolution), programming delivery, and community oversight.

Centered on principles of holistic student development and inclusivity, Coordinators work towards student success and community within Residence, while meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse student population.

This work includes continuous conduct follow-up, advising on and coordination of support efforts, and continued assessment of risk for both students and the community.


Nature of Work:

The unique elements of this role include:

  • A requirement to live in Residence: this refers to living in a furnished apartment located in the Residence complex for which the Coordinator is responsible, and necessitates an understanding and acceptance of not only the benefits of this arrangement but also the challenges of living in the midst of a student environment and the requirement to self-manage any resulting stressors over time

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:


  • Supporting Students
  • Responds to emergency situations and student crisis in a timely manner with appropriate levels of communication, consultation and referral
  • Responds through RAs or personal contact, coaching, or investigative discussion to students in distress, conflict, or engaging in disruptive behaviors (conduct violations)
  • Practices a high level of accountability around student followup, recordkeeping and reporting
  • Review student updates and reports and follow up as appropriate
  • Works to create an inclusive community founded on principles of equity and an appreciation of diversity
  • Designs, facilitates and assesses student development programming based on shifting student needs
  • Promotes and enforces adherence to Residence and University policies
  • Supporting Student Staff
  • Recruits and hires student staff
  • Manages and coaches staff, including overseeing disciplinary processes, and meeting regularly with all levels of staff; serves as a role model and mentor to student leaders
  • Develops and/or assists in the execution of training initiatives, leadership development, and professional development opportunities for student leaders
  • Supporting Management and the Coordinator Team
  • Functions cooperatively and autonomously, develops priorities based on the goals of the unit
  • Collaborates with colleagues, student staff, and students by working to actively contribute to team situations, communicating with respect and actively working to reduce and resolve conflict
  • Supports departmental policy and process
  • Supporting Residence and the University
  • Works to build collaborative relationships and partnerships on campus and in the community, especially with services offering student and departmental support
  • Works to promote and support Residence and University goals and initiatives
Respect the confidential nature of the position and treats information accordingly


Education:
Undergraduate degree is required. Relevant area of study will be considered an asset.


As a condition of employment, the successful applicant will be required to, provide a current Criminal Record Check, and obtain First Aid and CPR certification.


Department:
Residence


Status:
Term 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent


Employment Group:

ASPA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0


Salary:
The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $52, ,328.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.


Salary Family (if applicable):Specialist Professional


Salary Phase/Band:
Phase 1


Posted Date: 5/8/2024


Closing Date: 5/14/2024 at 6:00 pm 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:
Not Applicable

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