Associate Director, Residence Life & Education

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 18

The base salary will be $88,690 - $126,560 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Housing & Ancillary Services (HAS) portfolio is a self-funded Division generating over $100M in annual revenues and is comprised of more than 900 full-time and sessional employees. Our undergraduate residences and university-owned apartments are home to over 7,300 students from 66 different countries from around the world. We provide thriving residence communities which engage our diverse student population while supporting the academic mission of the University and ensuring profitability and cost effectiveness of the Housing operation.

Responsibilities

This senior leadership role provides direction to the comprehensive residence life and education program for all on-campus residences at Western. This role is dedicated to the provision of a supportive educational and social environment in a safe and secure setting which promotes and supports an intellectually stimulating residence environment contributing to the growth and development of over 5,800 residents in 12 residences. Emphasis is placed on leadership and community development, and the promotion of equitable approaches in all aspects of the position.

Reporting to the Director of Housing, the Associate Director utilizes grounded, contemporary pedagogy in residence education to develop, assess and manage a comprehensive curriculum that fosters academic success, leadership development, citizenship and involvement, health and wellness, personal growth, and inclusion, with learning outcomes aligned to meet the organizational goals and strategic objectives of Housing and the University.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate Degree from an accredited institution in higher education administration, student affairs, counselling, or related field

Experience:

• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in a University setting
• Experience providing leadership in a complex organization

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively with diverse staff and students
• Interpersonal skills with an ability to apply tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive issues and a range of personalities, motives and interests
• Openness to recognize when change is necessary, and to develop, implement and lead effective change management strategies
• In-depth knowledge of the relevant health, human resources, privacy and other relevant statutory legislation
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Ability to draw on diversity of skills, backgrounds and knowledge of people to achieve effective results
• Results-oriented with an ability to handle many tasks and maintain a high level of individual and team performance
• Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
• Commitment to the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethical conduct
• Maintains direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work
• Demonstrated capacity to manage changing priorities and ambiguity in a calm and systematic manner
• Ability to clearly communicate the outcomes one is accountable for, including decision making authority and performance expectations
• Familiarity with Western policies and procedures preferred

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current vulnerable sector record check from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please  contact Human Resources or phone View phone number on knighthunter.com .

Please Note:

Interested applicants are asked to visit:  for further information and to apply online referencing job #43465. The posting will stay open until the position is filled.

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.