Supervisor, Residence Services
Full-Time Administration – 12 month contract
Reporting to the Manager, Residence Life, the Supervisor, Residence Services is responsible for the supervision of the front desk and services operation in all residence complexes at the Nipissing University. The Supervisor works with other Residence Life team members to develop, and administer policies, standards, and procedures related to the front desk operations and services offered within Residence Life and Off Campus Living.
The Supervisor works with residence team members to develop a positive, healthy and safe living environment, which promotes personal and academic development for residence students. The Supervisor leads a team of professional Residence Clerks and student employees to deliver focused, exceptional service to students residing on campus during the academic year and to guests staying in residence through the summer months.
This position is not a live-in-position but does require the incumbent to live within city limits in order to respond to emergency situations. Frequent evening and weekend work is required.
The successful candidate will hold an undergraduate degree, a minimum of two years’ experience in a university setting with direct supervision experience, and residence life in a post-secondary environment. The Supervisor is part of a leadership team of six and will participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation with other professional staff members. As a condition of employment, the Supervisor must provide a current a criminal record check/vulnerable sector check (i.e. not have been convicted of a criminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted) and have a valid “G” driver’s license.
This position is classified at a salary level 4, with an annual wage range of $67,223 (Step 1) to $87,393 (Step 9). Placement within the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
Please submit your letter of application and resume as a single PDF document via email to careers@nipissingu.ca by 4:00 p.m., March 27, 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.
