Manager, Residence Life - Jobs in Peterborough, ON

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Fleming is located in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes Region in Central Ontario... a beautiful place to live and work, surrounded by natural beauty and a mere 90 minutes north-east of Toronto. The College’s 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, including hundreds of international students from countries around the world, attend at campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Haliburton and Cobourg. Fleming offers more than 100 full-time programs in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, Fine Arts, General Arts and Science, Technology, Skilled Trades, Community Development, Health, Business, and Justice as well as other Continuing Education courses.We are also extremely proud of our more than 73,000 Fleming alumni who are contributing to their communities in the region, across the province and around the world.What Are We AboutUnder the direction of the Director, Student Experience & Athletics, the Manager of Residence Life works as part of an interdependent and collaborative team that provides leadership to create a living and learning environment that empowers student success. The incumbent functions as a member of the Housing Services and Residence Life management team, providing leadership to the design, planning, and execution of the Residence Life program to create a sense of belongingness and community so that residence students can engage in campus life and be supported to learn, develop and flourish. To support this work, the position shares in after-hours Administrative support providing leadership to staff that includes the response to crises and emergencies.To deliver an outstanding residential living-learning environment, the incumbent provides leadership to the Residence Life staff team, student workers, and student leadership groups to act as role models in residence to develop a strong sense of community and engagement. Through iterative design and data-informed practice, the Residence Life team will partner with campus and community partners to ensure a collaborative, highly integrated student experience. The incumbent will lead the development and implementation of policies, protocols and procedures to support student success. This work includes administration of the Residence Community Standards and conduct process to support student development and students at-risk.The incumbent will act as the departmental lead for Residence Life communications that include the development of digital marketing and promotional materials to engage with prospective students and residence students.Please Note: This position has been designated as on-campus and is expected on-site 100% of the time.For More Information:For a complete job description, please refer to the document found here: Job DescriptionExplore what Fleming College has to offer and the beautiful communities we are surrounded by. Check out Life@Fleming.¿What We Are Looking For:The ideal candidate will possess a relevant combination of experience and education including a 3-year diploma/degree in a related field, such as Human Services, Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychology and/or Education. In addition, this position requires;

• Mental Health First Aid
• ASIST certification or equivalent

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification or equivalent (required within 6 months)
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Skills/Restoration Practice Training (required within 6 months)
• Threat Assessment Training is an asset
• Human Rights certification is an asset

In addition, you will have at least 5 years progressive relevant experience that includes:

• Experience in residence life and residence operations
• Experience managing a large staff team.
• In-depth knowledge of student development theory and experience working with adolescents and/or college-age students to support their needs in an academic setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop rapport, mediate difficult conversations, reconcile complex and diverse opinions, facilitate case management meetings, build consensus, and advocate for change.
• Able to work independently and to maintain professional boundaries
• Experience in outcomes-based program/service delivery planning and evaluation.
• Experience researching, developing, and writing policies, procedures, and protocols. Work includes monitoring adherence to protocols, analyzing data, compiling reports and recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative information.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to design and deliver effective staff training, presentations, and facilitated supportive conversations.
• High level of integrity and trust, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to identify and respond to contentious or politically sensitive issues with discretion.
• Proven leadership, analytical, and decision-making in a fast-paced, emotionally sensitive work environment with the ability to make rationale judgement in complex and crises.
• Detail orientated, self-starter with program management work experience.
• Willingness to be available to be on-call on a rotational basis and to work seasonally long hours, including frequent evenings and weekends.

• Conflict resolution, restorative justice, investigation, case management, and facilitation skills. Well-developed meditation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to relate well with all kinds of students and staff at various levels in the organization, build rapport, listen, use diplomacy and tact.
• Political acumen and judgment to skillfully address equity issues and practices, particularly related to access and accommodations supporting equity-seeking communities.
• Ability to build consensus, resolve conflicts and negotiate
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity in emotionally difficult situations.
• MS Office, databases, social media, and web-based platform proficiency.

Please Note – AdminPlease note that in addition to the salary range listed above, you will be eligible for performance-based incentives, in accordance with the College’s administrative compensation program and practices.How To ApplyInternal Candidates can apply by going here: My Self Service > Recruiting > Careers or My Campus > Career OpportunitiesExternal candidate can apply by visiting our website: http://www.FlemingCollege.ca/Careers.Equity, Diversity & InclusionFleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our Staff, our Faculty and our Administration including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities and commit to ensuring accommodations available throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform our Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require to ensure your equal participation. To obtain a copy of this document in another format please e-mail HR@flemingcollege.ca.Quick Apply

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