Residence Life Coordinator (2026-13-13) at University of… · Windsor

POSITION TITLE:         Residence Life Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION/        Classification “IV” per Schedule A of the collective agreement
RATE OF PAY:    
            
DEPARTMENT:             Housing and Residence Life

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits – les détroits – of Detroit.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The Residence Life Coordinator assists and works collaboratively with the Team Leader, Residence Life in the development and administration of the Residence Life Program establishing a vibrant residence community by providing support, guidance, and direction to student staff for those students living within their residence communities.

**Please note: The Residence Life Coordinator will live on campus and work hours that include evenings and weekends. The incumbent will assume a regular on-call shift and adhere to conditions of being on call, including the expectation to be within 15 to 20 minutes proximity to the University when scheduled for on call.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 
The successful candidate will have:
•    Bachelor’s degree required preferably in psychology, sociology, social work, education, or related field as determined by the Department
•    Minimum two years of previous living/working experience in a residence life environment.
•    Experience overseeing staff/volunteers.
•    Excellent oral and written communication
•    Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, discretion, and good judgement.
•    Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
•    Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to motivate, engage and align staff and/or volunteers.
•    Experience in mediating conflict and excellent problem-solving skills.
•    Experience with developing and conducting training sessions/workshops.
•    Ability to work a very flexible schedule, perform duties independently and within a team environment.
•    Demonstrated ability to set acceptable personal and professional boundaries while providing support, guidance, and direction to students & staff.
•    Valid CPR/First Aid

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
•    ASIST Certified
•    Mental Health First Aid

Since 1963, the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study, to learn, to teach, and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic, inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.

In pursuit of the University's commitment to employment equity, members from the designated groups including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.  
If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Recruitment & Workforce Coordinator (employment@uwindsor.ca). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHRCRM).