Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Residence Life Manager

Department/Unit

Residence Life

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S155-25

Employee Group

DPMG

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

3 years (with possibility of renewal)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$68,105 - $91,237 per annum

Classification

ADM-06

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Student Affairs is a collection of integrated units that collaborates with faculty, staff and students to enhance the student experience. We promote an inclusive, holistic and student-centric approach to learning and academic success and act as a professional resource in the delivery of evidence-based student enrolment, wellness, development and academic support programs and services. Reporting to the Director, Residence Life, the Residence Life Manager plays an integral role in supporting the institutional priority of ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of students living in residence. The incumbent will supervise a team of diverse student leaders and lead the departmental student engagement objectives for students living in residence.

Key Responsibilities

Acts a part of a team that provides 24/7 front line support to approximately 2400 students on a rotating schedule. Provide mental health support and address the associated complexity of the issues facing our student population, incidents of sexualized violence, and alcohol and substance use. Supervise and work to create a transformative leadership experience for over 150 student leaders who live in residence and support the student community at large, including recruitment, selection, on-boarding, training, and performance management. Support students' success and enhance the academic mission through oversight of student engagement and community building activities in residence. Organize and implement programs, events, and activities that support the goals and objectives of Residence Life and Student Affairs during important and high-risk time periods throughout the academic timetable. Ensure students' compliance to university policy and procedures, and as required participate in the administration of the Residence Community Living Guide and the Residence Code of Conduct.

Note

This is a live-in position. The incumbent is required to live in an assigned fully-furnished, pet friendly apartment within our residence system.



This position is required to be a visible member of the residence community and as such will require flexible working hours to attend evening and weekend events, and be present in the buildings during critical times of risk throughout the academic year.



Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (social work, health promotion, education, etc.) with of two to five years' experience working in a postsecondary environment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience). Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, specific to conflictual situations, policy management and legal considerations. Experience in managing sensitive and confidential information. Proven ability to lead, coach, and supervise student staff. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Assets

Master's degree. Experience working in student affairs and/or residence life. Experience in managing a housing residence community or an intentional learning community. Experience in crisis response and providing mental health support.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills Communication Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.



We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

08/22/2025

Close Date

09/12/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19482