Manager, Residence Life
Full-Time Administration – 13 month contract
Reporting to the Assistant Vice-President, Students (AVP, Students), the Manager of Residence Life will provide overall leadership and administration of a 979-bed residence operation. The role will oversee all aspects of the Residence Life program, including the recruitment, hiring, supervision, training, and evaluation of full-time professional staff and student staff, and will be accountable for residence operations, Community Living Standards, and the development and delivery of social, academic, and learning community programming.
The Manager will ensure availability to support timely responses to behavioural issues and emergencies outside of regular business hours and will work collaboratively with Residence Life staff and campus partners to foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive residential environment that promotes student success. The role will provide both operational and strategic leadership for Nipissing University’s residence system and will contribute to the development and review of student life policies, procedures, and programs related to students living in residence.
The Manager will be responsible for planning, overseeing, and evaluating residence operations and admissions; ensuring the quality of the residence experience; managing financial resources; preparing and presenting budgets; and ensuring service delivery meets institutional standards and student needs.
The successful candidate will hold a university degree in the field of Education, Psychology, Social Work, Criminology, or programs emphasizing human development. A graduate degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration or Student Development is preferred. A minimum of five years’ experience in a residence life environment, or equivalent experience working effectively with students, is also required. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must provide a current criminal record check/vulnerable sector check (i.e. not having been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted), and a valid “G” driver’s license, along with access to a personal vehicle, to fulfill role requirements.
The target hiring range for this position is $84,123 to $92,119 annually, with the ability to progress to a maximum rate of $116,103 annually. Placement within the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
Please submit your letter of application and resume as a single PDF document via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., February 16, 2026.
Hiring is subject to final budgetary approval. The search committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
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.
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.
