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

University of Saskatchewan

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Saskatoon, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Assistant Manager, Student Life:

Primary Purpose:

Reporting to the Manager, Student Life (MSL), the Assistant Manager, Student Life is a senior member of the Student Life Team responsible for select administrative and managerial functions in a manner consistent with Residence Department and University goals, mission, and values.

The incumbent works with the larger team of professional and student staff in the Residence Department who support the academic and personal success of residents.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

- _Special Projects_

The incumbent will oversee work on key portions of the Student Life portfolio, including but not limited to hiring, onboarding and training, and priority or trenddriven student support initiatives
In consultation with the RM-SL, assist in design and/or implementation of plans in Department and University priority areas, including but not limited to International and Aboriginal student engagement
Facilitate and coordinate work on research, policy projects, or partner initiatives to inform the operation and direction of the Residence Department and facilitate strong relationships oncampus

- _Reporting_

The incumbent will, on a regular basis, supply the RM-SL with a report on activities including updates on staff management and special projects and participate in or hold consultations
On an asneeded basis, create, monitor, or supply progress reports on initiatives or staff
Review, followup on, and, where appropriate, make recommendations on, the weekly, semiannual, and annual reports of professional staff

- _Supervisory_

The incumbent will participate in the hiring of new professional staff and/or, in consultation with the RM-SL, prepare and participate in professional staff onboarding; oversee hiring, onboarding, and training of student staff contingent
Provide general guidance, support, and supervision for professional staff; assist, and provide coaching for, performance concerns; escalate unresolved performance and disciplinary matters
Serve in Manager's stead in their absence, and cover absences or vacancies of professional staff or areas

- _Crisis Response & Management_

The incumbent will assist with and/or share afterhours support for Coordinator onCall
Work with Coordinators to field inquiries, develop response plans, inform the appropriate personnel, make necessary referrals, and escalate to the RM-SL as needed
Develop, implement, and/or oversee proactive systems and data collection

- _Department Support_

The incumbent will provide direct support and area management assistance to the Coordinator of Voyageur Place, given the size and complexity of this primarily undergraduate nature of this area
Support both Student Life and Operations in matters such as afterhours staff support in special circumstances and work on joint initiatives or internal policies as required and agreed upon
Serve as the main point of contact and is directly responsible for the Faculty in Residence program and all partnerships with The Office of Sustainability
Oversee development, monitoring, or use of assessment and evaluation, including drawing on existing data and engaging new tools to collect, analyse, and build responses to identify and respond to emerging goals, trends, and challenges of student support and Residence systems

Experience:
Minimum of three years professional work experience in the Residence and/or Student Life fields. Knowledge of the University of Saskatchewan Residence system is considered an asset.

Crisis response and management
Staff and performance management
Studentcentred program development

Department:
Residence

Status:
Permanent

Employment Group:

ASPA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary:
The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $49, ,033.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable):Managerial

Salary Phase/Band:
Phase 1

Posted Date: 5/10/2023

Closing Date: 5/17/2023 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings:1

Work Location:
On Campus

Criminal Record Check:
Not Applicable

Driver's License and Abstract Check:
Not Applicable

Education/Credential Verification:
Not Applicable

Vulnerable Sector Check:
Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan's
health and safety requirements for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.