Coordinator, Residence Education Programs

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Date Posted: 04/06/2023
Req ID: 30262
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: University College
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00054326
Description
About us:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.
University College is the founding college of the University of Toronto. Our welcoming community is built on traditions of openness, inclusivity and diversity. Our student programs address issues of social justice from a variety of perspectives and help students develop the skills to apply what they learn in the classroom to the world around them. We are also home to professors committed to undergraduate education from a range of disciplines, who are leading researchers in their fields.
Students, faculty, staff and alumni at University College work together to ensure that all thrive in our vibrant community.
We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the localand global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.
Your Opportunity
Reporting to Manager, Residence Life, the Coordinator, Residence Education Programs (CREP) is a live-in position that works to create a positive living and learning environment for University College Residents. The incumbent is responsible for developing learning outcomes, residence programs and supports for residents; assisting with the selection, training and supervision of Residence Dons and other student-staff; advising student leaders; supporting students and facilitating referrals. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Manager, Residence Life in creating the overall vision, strategy and implementation of a residence curriculum.
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 rotation for emergencies.
Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Ensuring others adhere to established risk management protocols during University events
• Developing strategies that maximize outreach to students
• Advising students on co-curricular, academic and personal matters by providing options and consequences incorporating personal circumstances impacting academic success and an understanding of an individual's background
• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
• Screening and making referrals to academic advising and learning skills programs and other resources or services
• Planning and overseeing the implementation of an evaluation framework for programs and initiatives
• Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
• Providing basic support and general referrals to individuals in distress

Essential Qualifications

• Effective at creating learning assessments, resources and presentations
• Experience developing and facilitating training and programming, and preparing accompanying resources, for students, student leaders, and/or student-staff
• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines while negotiating unpredictable emergent needs. A high degree of flexibility and adaptability is required.
• Minimum four (4) years experience in programming and student engagement in the residences.
• Experience in individual advising, conflict mediation, program development and community standards enforcement in a post-secondary residence community.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and achieve established goals
• Ability to solve problems in accordance with established procedures while under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate student-staff and volunteers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and sound judgment in dealing with others and difficult issues
• Experience advising and collaborating successfully with student leaders and/or groups
• Ability to manipulate data, make sense out of dataand tell meaningful stories from data
• Demonstrated student-centred, developmental approach to working with students, with integration of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion

Assets (Nonessential)

• Commitment toimproving and enhancing the residence experience

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Resourceful
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Adaptable
• Team player

Closing Date: 04/17/2023, 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: Student Services
Recruiter: Alison MacKenzie
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.
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 http://uoft.me/UP .
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 [email protected] .