Job Description

Yukon University is seeking a Housing Operations Coordinator, to oversee the delivery of student housing services and day-to-day operations focused on areas related to client services, front desk, occupancy management, and student payments. The incumbent will be responsible for management of the housing inventory, including all aspects of resident assignments/admissions processes, facilitating, and coordinating all move-ins and move-outs processes and associated requirements. This position hires and supervises the student(s) as required. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Student Life Coordinator (Campus Housing), Safety and Security, and Facilitates to ensure a healthy, respectful, safe, and supportive environment for students living at Yukon University.

Working closely with the Student Life Coordinator, this position monitors and contributes to all housing policies and procedures and, in collaboration with the Safety & Security Manager, monitors Campus Housing safety and related policy requirements. As a member of the University Infrastructure team, the incumbent collaborates with other University Infrastructure departments, student groups, Yukon U staff, faculty, and community partners to provide a broad range of student services and other duties as required. This position is often the first point of contact for students, prospective students, University staff and members of the public regarding any housing operations inquiries. The Housing Operations Coordinator will also be the primary point of contact for the integration of a new housing operating system to be implemented in summer, 2023.

The ideal candidate should have a post-secondary degree in business administration, hospitality, or related discipline, along with several years\' professional experience in areas related to student housing, property management, hotel management, or related experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment. Formal training in areas related to occupancy management systems, finance and accounting, or related areas would be an asset.

Please be prepared to provide a copy of educational credentials upon request.

Consideration may be given to those with an acceptable combination of experience and education.

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to qualified individuals who are citizens of Yukon First Nations, First Nations, Metis, Inuit or have other Indigenous ancestry. Candidates from these groups who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Yukon University