POSITION TITLE: Residence Don
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
EMPLOYMENT DATES: May 2024 – April 2025
HOURS OF WORK: Average of 18hrs/ week (mid-August to April)
RATE OF PAY: $16.55/HR AS DETERMINED BY HR POLICY (applied first to the cost of residence accommodation and paid out thereafter)
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The responsibilities of a Residence Don are to promote the mission and goals of the residence life program at Nipissing University, to ensure that the Residence Community Living Standards (RCLS) are upheld, to advise and support students in their residence communities, and act as a referral agent for campus and community resources. Residence Dons are responsible for aiding in the development of a strong and positive community by working closely with their complex’s Residence Life Staff and Residents’ Council.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Some of the duties and responsibilities of a Residence Don include assisting with the following:
- Fostering a positive, friendly, and inclusive atmosphere in their section and throughout the residence community.
- Support the development, marketing, and implementation of programs in accordance with the Residence Life Community Development Model (as set out by the Residence Life staff at training).
- Assume on-call shifts according to the schedule and conduct responsibilities, which includes upholding the Residence Community Living Standards, and responding to potential emergency or crisis situations
- Communicate regularly, through a variety of means, with students, supervisors, and other Residence Life Team members to ensure the success of the Residence Life program
- Role model appropriate personal behaviour and academic success at all times, including by adhering to the Residence Community Living Standards and the Nipissing University Student Code of Conduct
- As part of the role, candidates must complete the following:
- Attend Residence Life Team Spring Orientation in late March or early April 2024
- Attend asynchronous online Pre-Service Training in June and July 2024 over the course of the Spring/Summer semester
- Attend 14-day in-person training in August (includes weekends), two weeks prior to residence move in
- Completion and submission of all required student employment paperwork and Human Resources-required training prior to pre-service training in June 2024, including a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and Standard First Aid and CPR level C training
- Participate in ongoing training and workshops throughout the duration of employment
- Other duties as assigned
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Student (2nd year and above) with good academic standing (cumulative average of 65% or higher).
- Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and initiative.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
- Knowledge of Nipissing University programs, initiatives, and services that promote student academic and personal success.
* Please note that the availability of this position is pending final budget approval.
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the job title to sdshiring@nipissingu.ca. Applicants only need to submit one resume and cover letter to have the opportunity to be considered for all positions within the pool. By applying to this position, you are providing your consent for Student Development and Services staff to verify your student status and academic standing.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for participation in the selection process will be contacted. Those contacted for consideration will be asked to provide three (3) references at a later date.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.