Job Description

Ancillary Services is looking for up to 6 Senior Residence Life Advisors for the 2024-25 academic year (September to April). SRLAs act as student leaders, advisors, peer-supporters, event planners, and educators to maintain residence community standards. SRLAs must work together with their fellow SRLAs, RLAs, Residence Operations Staff, Residence Life Management Leadership, Security, Maintenance, Food Services, and other university staff

Please note: SRLAs are required to attend training in late August and must remain in residence at least 48 hours (subject to change at the discretion of Residence Management) after the end of exams in April. They are required to return from the holiday break at least two days prior to the regular check-in for residence students. Additionally, you are applying for the position of SRLA and not for a position of SRLA within a certain building. The hiring committee extends offers based on suitability and staffing requirements. Also, there is often after-hours work required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Residence Leadership

• SRLAs demonstrate leadership, maturity, dependability, and involvement in their residence community, as well as sensitivity and concern for other residents and fellow staff. They must be committed to their own personal growth, taking care to budget personal time for study, work, relaxation, and continuous learning
• SRLAs as a positive role model at all times for all students, specifically with regards to academics, personal wellness, conduct and community behavior expectations
• SRLAs develop relationships with residents to ensure approachability, resourcefulness, and to foster a cohesive community

Residence Safety

• SRLAs are to be on-duty and on-call in weekly rotation with the other SRLAs and respond to emergencies that occur within Residence
• While on-duty and on-call, SRLAs must be under no influence of intoxicating substances for the whole duration of their scheduled period. During this time, SRLAs assist RLAs with rounds and desk duty when needed
• During on-call rotations, SRLAs must be readily available throughout the day (excluding class and student requirements), and for duty hours (8pm - 8am) they must be on campus and at least within 10 minutes of the residence buildings
• SRLAs aid in upholding safety by also being called upon to assist the RLAs through mediation processes and referrals as needed

RLA Supervision, Support & Mentorship

• SRLAs lead an RLA team, and also oversee the scheduling and management of their RLA teams. This includes being supportive of the RLA team and readily available to assist and talk through resident issues as they arise
• SRLA are to consistently check-in with their RLAs and to maintain tracking the progress of the team and serve as a positive supporter of their work and successes
• SRLAs help in the training, team building and maintenance of positive team dynamics for the RLAs
• SRLAs work with the Residence Life Management Team to supervise the work of the RLAs and to make assessments and evaluations of the RLAs

Residence Operations

• Assist the Residence Life Management Team with residence programs and support
• Assist with the Residence Social Media channels
• Assist with the Residence Office administrative tasks

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full-time student status at UPEI
• Has been a Residence Life Advisor for a minimum of one (1) full academic year at UPEI
• Satisfactory academic standing (minimum 65% average). Each applicant must submit a copy of his/her unofficial degree audit with the application package. (This information is kept in confidence by the Selection Committee)
• Good rapport with fellow residence students, and the ability to serve as a positive role model
• Sound knowledge of the university, campus services, residence life program, and different student activities

Please submit a cover letter that has the competition number quoted within and respond to the SRLA Hiring Guide Package. Please also include a resume and send the cover letter and resume as one PDF document.

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the . Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, .

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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