Assistant Residence Life Manager - Montréal, Canada - McGill University

McGill University
McGill University
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Montréal, Canada

4 weeks ago

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  • Hiring Unit:_
Student Housing & Hospitality Services

  • Position context:_


The Assistant Residence Life Manager (ARLM) is a part-time (optional: live in) position, reporting to the Residence Life Manager (RLM).

The ARLM assists the RLM and is responsible for the for coordination and management of the floor fellow team regarding development and delivery of residence-based events within McGill Residence communities.


The Assistant Residence Life Manager plays a central role in fostering communities of support and empowerment while encouraging personal growth.

The ARLM position embodies the leadership approach to McGill Residences' philosophy of respect, which has been the foundation of our university's operation for the past 40 years.

The incumbent can expect challenging and highly rewarding opportunities working with engaged, diverse and consistently inspiring students and staff on a day-to-day basis.

All while tied into a campus culture that works towards equity, diversity and inclusion.

  • Primary Responsibilities:_

Staff Supervision and Development:

  • Assist RLM in managing day to day Floor Fellow tasks (scheduling, event support, and team meetings)
  • Provide leadership, support, ongoing training and supervision of floor fellow teams, including the hiring and evaluation process and addressing any performance concerns.
  • Creating an effective and reasonable system to manage team submissions while providing feedback on events submitted to ensure the needs of the community are being met.
  • Detail oriented on the Floor Fellow's deadline requirements when necessary.
  • Organization when tracking your teams' job requirements and goals, as well as basic oversight of budget.
  • Be available and approachable to staff and students.
Support and Crisis Management

  • Noncompulsory to the position, there are opportunities to assist with RLM oncall rotation on weekends and evenings on call training will be provided with the additional on call status of Assistant Director of SHHS for direct support this can include wellness checks, student lock outs, facility issues, mental health and other emergencies.
Student and Community Development

  • Actively promote opportunities for student participation in residences and campus life including academic, educational and social activities sponsored by the Floor Fellows, Residence Council, Residence Life Departments and/or Campus clubs and groups. Support and advise the Hall Councils.
  • Create and send out monthly activities and campus wide community events to floor fellows, helping to encourage community development and address the needs of residents
  • Initiate, assist and implement programs to promote student learning through partnerships with members of the Residence Life Department and campus/community partnerships.
  • Collaborate with Front Desk, facilities, dining hall and other staff to ensure high level of support and services to students.
  • Support building wide events by approving event proposals from Floor Fellows, coordinate with Residence Life team, Local Wellness Advisor, etc.
  • Perform disciplinary meetings with students under the Community Living Standards, and implement sanctions when necessary, on a casebycase basis. Additional possibility for training with the Dean of Students to become an established Disciplinary Officer of McGill University.
Administrative Tasks

  • Assist Residence Life Managers with their ongoing administrative duties.
  • Assist the Residence Life Team with program development, delivery, and evaluation.
  • Consistent upkeep of the online submission program, and overall tracking of your teams' performance requirements
  • Data tracking of the teams' expenditures and execution of budget reimbursements submissions
  • Attendance of weekly Student of Concern meetings to better support Floor Fellows, and meet all student's needs within the community.
  • Education & Experience:_
DEC III (minimum)

Three (3) years' related experience

Undergraduate degree in a related field
- or the individual is currently enrolled and working towards an Undergraduate degree considered an asset

Professional work experience in Residence Life is an asset

  • Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:_
  • Comprehensive communication skills, including the ability to work effectively within all levels of an organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to make interpersonal connections with university students in a residence setting in multiple roles, including but not limited to advisor, supporter, supervisor, positive role model and advocate.
  • Experience with basic financial principles.
  • Proven community
- building experience; confidentiality and discretion.

  • Wellversed in issues of equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Proven flexibility and availability to work in a constantly changing environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to establish relationships based on trust and respect with students a
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