Residence Life Coordinator
Residence Life Coordinator
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The Opportunity
Closing Date: May 23rd 2025 at 4:00 PM
Residence Services
UNB Fredericton offers eleven residence buildings with a wide variety of room types that house approximately 1100 students during the academic year. Residence at UNB Fredericton offers students the opportunity to make their own decisions in a supportive environment to ensure a successful transition to university life.
WHAT WE OFFER
Fulltime Term Ending July 31 2026 Fredericton OnCampus
Standard Work Hours: Mon Fri 7:45 am 4:00 pm 36.25 hours per week (Summer Hours)
Additional Working Conditions:
- Evening and weekend work required on an oncall basis.
- Required to reside oncampus.
- An apartment and a full meal plan are included as a taxable benefit.
Salary Range: $50332 $62911 per annum
YOUR FOCUS
Reporting to the Director of Residence the Residence Life Coordinator (RLC)oversees the overall vision impact and administration of Residence Life on campus as well as all aspects of staff training and Residence Orientation. The RLC provides input into the development and implementation of policies as well as the internal residence discipline process. The RLC is responsible for the direct supervision of daily activities and the positive team dynamic of the Residence Life Team. The RLC assists students with and transitioning to residence life by developing and implementing programming that supports and develops community life. The RLC aids in enforcing residence behaviour standards and policies.
- Recruit onboard train mentor and coach Residence Life student staff.
- Oversee daytoday duties as well as create a schedule and chair weekly meetings.
- Initiate disciplinary actions for Residence Life student staff when needed.
- Provide leadership to Residence Life student staff by disseminating information providing timely feedback and conducting performance reviews.
- Mediate roommate conflicts when needed as well as negotiate and deescalate student issues.
- Advise students with personal emotional mental and academic concerns and/or refer them to the appropriate university or community resources.
- Plan and deliver Residence Orientation activities along with house/community meetings.
- Consult with appropriate university personnel regarding any safety or security issues.
- Promote responsible behaviour through personal role modelling and mentoring.
- Foster mutual understanding and inclusiveness for all cultures race sexual orientations gender identities etc.
- Manage all Residence programming and activities; ensuring that Residence Assistants are providing a balanced program of social recreational and educational programs and approve RA budgets.
- Oversee RAs and liaise with community and campus partners in organizing programming that is aimed at residence students.
- Ensure residence rules/policies are kept uptodate and reflect the current needs of students within reason.
- Participate in various university committees as assigned by the Director Residence.
- Keep detailed documentation of interactions with students.
- Understand and be able to coordinate/manage resources in residence in emergency situations (medical crisis assault sexual assault etc.)
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelors degree in a related field.
- 23 years of experience in a prior Residence Life role.
Additional Strengths
- Exceptional communication consensusbuilding and negotiation skills.
- Exceptional written communication skills.
- Empathetic listening skills to deal with student and supporters in stressful situations.
- Demonstrated analytical problem solving and decisionmaking skills.
- Extensive knowledge of student support trends and bestpractices.
- Ability to successfully perceive navigate and respond appropriately to sensitive issues.
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University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3200 full and parttime staff including faculty support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2025 and one of Atlantic Canadas Top Employers for 2024.
UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mikmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.
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WHY CHOOSE UNB
UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees including a full pension a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and dental life and health insurance.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL GROUP (APT)
This position is part of the nonunion Administrative Professional and Technical (APT) group.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals including women visible minorities Aboriginal persons persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
We thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
