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Employment Posting:
Residence Don (Dev)

Employment Type:
Student Employment
Department
Residence
Closing Date:

Rate of Pay $14.00 per hour plus vacation pay (applied first to the cost of residence accommodation and paid out thereafter)

Hours of Work: average of 15hrs/ week (mid-August to April) 

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:

  • 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
    • Online and in-person pre-service training
    • Completion and submission of all required paperwork prior to pre-service training in August, 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

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be able to begin on-site term of employment on August 11, 2019, and attend pre-service training August 11th through 23rd 2019.
  • Student (2nd year and above) with good academic standing (cumulative average of 65% or higher).
  • Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and initiative.
  • Good 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.  By submitting an application 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. Nipissing University is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.