POSITION TITLE: Residence On-Call Support Assistant
EMPLOYMENT DATES: September 2022 – April 2023
HOURS OF WORK: Up to 6hrs/ week (September to April)
RATE OF PAY: $15 /HR AS DETERMINED BY HR POLICY (applied first to the cost of residence accommodation and paid out thereafter)
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The responsibilities of Residence On-Call Support Assistants 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, support safe community practices, and act as a referral agent for campus and community resources. Residence On-Call Support Assistants would work alongside other student members of the Residence Life team during weekend on-call shifts in order to ensure safety and support of the Residence Life community during peak times.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Some of the duties and responsibilities of a Residence On-Call Staff include:
- Fostering a positive, friendly and inclusive atmosphere in their interactions throughout the residence community.
- 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 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 this role, candidates must complete the following:
- Booster training, approximately one day, as provided by the Residence Life Management Team
- Completion and submission of all required paperwork prior to beginning position including a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and Standard First Aid and CPR level C training
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Student (2nd year and above) with good academic standing (cumulative average of 65% or higher).
- Must have previously been a Residence Don, On-Call Don, Academic Don or LLC Don for at least one year
- 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. This position is part of the Residence Life pool of Peer Educator Hiring. Applicants only need to submit one resume and cover letter to have the opportunity to be considered for all positions within the pool. By applying 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. Those contacted for consideration will be asked to provide three (3) references at a later date.
Nipissing University is an inclusive employer and will provide accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.