Job Description

Date Posted: 04/27/2023
Req ID: 30931
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:Student Housing & Residence Life
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00031664

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. Weprovide 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 themyriad 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:

• Maintaining documentation relating to applications and admissions
• Scheduling logistics required to move incoming and outgoing residents
• Developing and implementing community engagement strategies and plans
• Resolving minor interpersonal disputes between students and/or student staff
• Implementing plans and process improvements to increase program efficiency
• Investigating community standard and housing policy breaches
• Advising on correct disciplinary action to be taken against residents who breach policies and/or cause damage to the facilities
• Directing the activities of casual staff

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s Degree, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four years (combination of para-professional 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 post-secondary 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 and time management skills
• Commitment to improving and enhancing the residence experience

Assets (Nonessential):

• Familiarity with eRezLife, StarRez and VingCard would be an asset.
• Experience working with diverse student communities and international students is also a significant asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Assertive
• Communicator
• Problem solver
• Resilient
• Team player

Closing Date: 05/05/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 12 -- $71,842 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $91,875. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Hospitality

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

The detailed job description is available from the UTM HR Office upon request

This position is a live-in person position and will work on-site Monday to Friday, with regular evenings and weekends; and occasional on- call as required.

This role is not currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto\'s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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