Residence Life Area Coordinator - Brantford, Canada - Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University

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Brantford, Canada

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Description

Date:
Aug 10, 2023

Location:
Brantford, CA

Company:
Wilfrid Laurier University

Department:
Student and Ancillary Services

Job Type:
Limited Term

Full-time/Part-time: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)

Campus:
Brantford

Reports to:
Manager, Residence Life (Brantford)

Employee Group:

PAG

Application Deadline:
August 24, 2023

Requisition ID:6741

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose.

Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact.

With a commitment to Indigenization and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, Laurier's thriving community has a place for everyone.

Laurier has more than 19,000 students and 2,100 faculty and staff across campuses in Waterloo and Brantford, as well locations in Kitchener and Milton.

The university is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, a flexible work policy and employing a workforce that is reflective of local and national demographics.

Our locations are situated on the traditional territories of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples.

We recognize the unique heritages of Indigenous peoples and support their intentions to preserve and express their distinctive Indigenous cultures, histories, and knowledge through academic programming and co-curricular activities.

Laurier's Centre for Indigegogy is one example of how Laurier honours Indigenous knowledge.

Residence Life at Laurier:

Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) is committed to creating safe, supportive living and learning environments that promote healthy student transition and academic success.

The Department of Residence is comprised of four functional units; administration, facilities, residence education, and residence life.

The Residence Life unit is committed to engaging students as valued members of the Laurier community, and is focused on creating opportunities for students to positively contribute to their own growth.

Residence Life at Laurier has always been characterized by mutual respect, and works diligently to promote healthy and caring communities.

Residence Life Coordinator (Brantford Campus):

Reporting to the Manager, Residence Life (RLM), the Residence Life Coordinator (RLAC) is responsible for the day-to-day operational supervision of assigned residence buildings at Wilfrid Laurier University.

RLACs are expected to enhance the living and learning environment of Laurier residence buildings by prioritizing staff and student development, resident outreach, community building, attention to facilities, and administrative organization.

RLACs are engaged members of the Residence Life Management Team that are collectively responsible for Residence Student Staff selection and supervision, as well the development and implementation of Don training.

The RLAC is also responsible for investigating student conduct, enforcing residence policy, and supporting student leadership development. Successful professionals in the RLAC role approach the position as a lifestyle, regularly interacting with students and staff.

The RLAC position is a full-time, live-in staff member who works to maintain Laurier's standards of community living, and provides opportunities for students to be active participants in safe residence communities that support individual growth and development.

Accountabilities:

Staff Supervision & Development:

Facilitate movein & moveout processes for Residence Life Dons, and support the management of Laurier's first year movein and orientation process
Execute the selection and evaluation of Department of Residence student staff in partnership with the Residence Education unit
Assist with the development and delivery of ongoing training programs for Department of Residence student Staff including: summer training modules, summer training institute, August Student Staff Training, monthly inservice training and weekly training during staff meetings
Conduct weekly staff meetings and regular oneonone meetings with Residence Life Dons

Administrative Duties:

Be responsive to administrative requests made by staff in the Department of Residence in a timely manner
Monitor the Residence Documentation System, manage conduct as assigned by the Manager, Residence Student Conduct and Residence Life Conduct Coordinator, and assign appropriate residence sanctions as defined by Residence Life's Standard Operating Procedures
Manage and supervise all expenditures of residence building community fund accounts
Assume responsibility of portfolios as assigned by Residence Life Managers and the Associate Director, Residence Life
Guide Residence Life Dons in the implementation of departmental and institutional policies and procedures
Manage timely submission of all document