St. Jerome's University is currently recruiting for a Residence Manager. This is a full-time position with the Student Affairs portfolio.
POSITION PROFILE
Reporting to the Director, Student Affairs, the Residence Manager is primarily responsible to ensure a healthy, safe, and supportive environment for all students based on mutual respect, to ensure resolution of student conduct issues; and to develop and oversee Residence programs and activities for all St. Jerome’s University residents. The Residence Manager collaborates with the Student Affairs team to achieve the University’s mission and vision, and represents the University in a manner consistent with its values, goals, and strategic direction
Why St. Jerome’s University?
At. St. Jerome’s University, we embrace and celebrate the philosophy of educating the whole person – intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our commitment to academic excellence and to the integration of knowledge, research, and experiential learning allows us to inspire learning and discovery not only in our students but also in those with whom we interact. We foster a respectful, inclusive community that is centered on the well-being of our students and the promotion of the common good.
How will you contribute as the Residence Manager?
- You believe that collaboration is key to achieving departmental and university goals
- You have demonstrated success in fostering living/learning environments
- Your philosophical foundation for program development is rooted in a commitment to social justice, and is consistent with Catholic social teaching and the Catholic intellectual tradition
As a successful Residence Manager you possess:
- Master’s degree in student life/leadership or equivalent
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a university or college residence
- Demonstrated budgetary and financial understanding
- Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills
- The ability to exercise diplomacy
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills
- Ability to direct, motivate, and manage teams and individuals
- Ability to deal with diverse issues in a dynamic and changing student environment
- First-aid Certification
The Way We Work & Live
Employees have opportunities to participate in our community, work within cross-organizational teams, demonstrate their commitment to learning and development, and contribute to the University’s mission. As a federated university with the University of Waterloo, St. Jerome’s University employees, just like our students, enjoy the advantages of a small community while have the opportunity to participate and contribute to the greater community.
Read more about St. Jerome’s University’s mission and vision here. Mission and Vision
To Apply: Please send your resume to sjuhr@uwaterloo.ca. This position will remain open until it is filled.
The University respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged. Candidates requiring accommodation should contact the Director, Human Resources.