RESIDENCE COORDINATOR

October 24, 2025

RESIDENCE COORDINATOR

Signal Hill Campus Graduate Accommodations

Signal Hill Campus Operations, Conference Services and Events

(Contractual Position to August 31, 2026; Part-time)

Applications will be used to form an eligibility list that will be kept on file to fill identical positions for a period of six (6) months

This position is only open to graduate students at Memorial University who currently reside in Signal Hill Campus Accommodations

DUTIES

The Signal Hill Campus Residence Coordinators (RCs) are our live-in, part-time employees who provide support, guidance, and direction to the residents of the Signal Hill Campus Graduate Accommodations. The RCs report to the Director, Signal Hill Campus Operations, Conference Services, and Events. Duties include identifying and addressing various student needs; orienting new residents to the accommodations or community; developing and delivering activities and programming; enforcing policies, procedures, and rules; resolving resident conflicts; serving as emergency wardens; completing a variety of administrative tasks; and performing other related duties as required. RCs are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the work and mandate of the Office of Signal Hill Campus Operations, Conference Services, and Events by fostering academic achievement, resident independence, and community-mindedness, as well as being positive role models. The RCs are in a position of leadership and trust and must exercise sound judgment, possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and be capable of working collaboratively with residents, University staff, and others. The work of RC is almost exclusively carried out during the evenings and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

An undergraduate degree (preferably in education, social sciences, or human services); or equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered. The ideal candidate will have experience living and/or working in a university or college residence environment and can effectively demonstrate skills in areas of organization, communication, and leadership. The successful candidate will be required to provide a certificate of conduct.

Residence Coordinators must remain as a resident of Signal Hill Campus Accommodations during the entire period of employment. Preference will be given to those who have lived at the Signal Hill Campus Graduate Accommodations for at least one full semester. Experience fostering community development and independent living is an asset.

Applications should be sent to [email protected]. Please reference the competition number in the subject line.

SALARY $1,500 per semester plus accommodation at Signal Hill Campus (taxable benefit)

CLOSING DATE November 7, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. NST

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; 2SLGBTQIA+ people; persons whose gender identity or gender expression is nonbinary or otherwise not cisgender; Indigenous peoples; racialized people; black persons; and persons with disabilities. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.

If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at [email protected].

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.