Community Development Coordinator - Mississauga, Canada - University of Toronto

University of Toronto

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Mississauga, Canada

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Description

Date Posted:02/14/2023

Req ID: 29728

Faculty/Division:
UofT Mississauga

Department:

UTM:
Student Housing & Residence Life

Campus:
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Position Number:

Description:

About us:

The university's second largest division, U of T Mississauga has 17 academic departments and offers 156 programs in 92 areas of study.

Home to approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, the campus houses the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Centre for Medicinal Chemistry and Institute for Management and Innovation.

With its distinctive interdisciplinary programs such as forensic sciences and biomedical communications, U of T Mississauga offers a broad array of continuing education programs and professional masters programs.

Established in 1967, the campus features award-winning architecture, robust community partnerships and a dynamic student environment set amongst 225 acres along the Credit River in Mississauga.

The University of Toronto Mississauga Department of Student Housing & Residence Life advances the mission of the University by creating a holistic student experience that promotes academic and personal success.

We provide facilities that are safe and secure, well-maintained, and competitively priced in an effort to foster a supportive community that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

Informed by research and assessment, we offer innovative programs and services that enhance student learning and development. Our peer based approach, dedicated professional staff and collaborative attitude contribute to a unique and unparalleled student experience.

Your opportunity:

The Department of Student Housing and Residence Life practices and upholds four core values for students and staff. As a department we value putting students first, team, intentionality, and commitment.

Team members working within the department of Student Housing and Residence Life, have the opportunity to be a member of a high performing team that fosters personal and professional development, ongoing learning, and a passion for education.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Residence Life, the Community Development Coordinator (CDC) is a live-in position that works to create a positive living and learning environment for residents at UTM.

In accordance with departmental policies and the academic mission of the University of Toronto, the CDCwill supervise a staff team consisting of live-in student leaders (Dons, Community Assistant), to foster and promote a residence community that supports the academic success and personal growth of all residence students.

This will be achieved through multi-modal program development and implementation, leadership development of residence students and staff, and the integration of university support services within the residence community.

In consultation with the Assistant Director, Residence Life, the CDC will be responsible for the supervision, leadership development and management of a team Residence Dons.

They will collaborate with the Assistant Director creating the overall vision and strategy for staff recruitment, training and evaluation initiatives, and implement associated programs and tasks.

Working collaboratively with the residence life management team, the CDC will develop, implement and assess a comprehensive residentially-based co-curricular program that specifically addresses the myriad issues faced by undergraduate and graduate students as they live and learn in the residence community.

Hours of Work:
Regular office hours Monday to Friday. Regular evening and weekend work to coordinate operations and support students living in a 24/7 residence environment. Participate in on-call for emergencies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Scheduling logistics required to move incoming and outgoing residents.
Investigating community standard and housing policy breaches.
Directing the activities of casual staff.
Keeping wellinformed on crisis intervention and emergency protocols.

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum four years (combination of paraprofessional and professional experience is acceptable) living and/or working in a university residence setting.
Experience in individual advising, conflict mediation, program development and community standards enforcement in a postsecondary residence community.
Demonstrated experience dealing with emergency situations and crisis response.
Comfortable working in an unpredictable and often stressful environment.
Proven ability to deal with matters of extreme sensitivity and confidentiality.
Experience supervising or supporting student staff teams.
Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office Suite is required.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including strong public speaking skills.
Excellent organization an