Manager of Residence Life
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 months
Pay: $84,123.00-$92,119.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
About Nipissing University
While the roots of Nipissing University extend back to the 1900's with the North Bay Normal School, Nipissing University College was formed in 1967 as an affiliate of Laurentian University. Nipissing University received its charter as an independent University in 1992. Today, Nipissing is proud to be a primarily undergraduate university with a reputation for excellence in teacher education, arts, science and professional programs. Students will find themselves in a high quality academic environment that is student-focused and based on personal teaching practices, innovative approaches to learning, and a growing research culture. Nipissing is committed to playing a positive role in the educational, social, cultural and economic life in all of the communities it serves.
Manager of Residence Life
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 months
Pay: $84,123.00-$92,119.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
About Nipissing University
While the roots of Nipissing University extend back to the 1900's with the North Bay Normal School, Nipissing University College was formed in 1967 as an affiliate of Laurentian University. Nipissing University received its charter as an independent University in 1992. Today, Nipissing is proud to be a primarily undergraduate university with a reputation for excellence in teacher education, arts, science and professional programs. Students will find themselves in a high quality academic environment that is student-focused and based on personal teaching practices, innovative approaches to learning, and a growing research culture. Nipissing is committed to playing a positive role in the educational, social, cultural and economic life in all of the communities it serves.