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INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE:

Residence Supervisor (Nights) – Contract, Job Reference #202507-03C

DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Dean of Students and Campus Life, the Residence Supervisor (Nights) will:

• Support the overnight operations of the residence community by supervising student staff, responding to emergencies and critical incidents and provide direct support to residents.

• Liaise with night security staff.

• Conduct regular inspections of residence areas to ensure adherence to safety, security and community standards.

• Play a key role in promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive living environment.

• Assist in staff training, implements community programming and ensures residence polices are upheld during evening and overnight hours.

• Create residence staff duty schedules, staff meeting schedules, and conducts staff meetings (individual and group)

• Investigate minor Rules of Residence violations, educates residents on compliance and issues sanctions.

• Maintain professional informal contact with residents, with regard to fairness, consistency, and professional boundaries.

• Advise residents on issues related to residence life, adjustment to university, provide resources and make appropriate referrals.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful incumbent will:

• Have a College diploma

• Require 1-2 years of previous work experience

• Be able to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies or incidents after hours.

• Be skilled in mediating disputes and addressing behavioural concerns diplomatically.

• Strong verbal and written communication for reporting and engaging with students, staff and emergency personnel.

• Able to assess situation quickly and make sound, ethical decisions under pressure.

• Ability to guide and support student staff and uphold residence policies.

• Resourceful and proactive in resolving unexpected issues overnight

• Respectful and inclusive in dealing with diverse student populations.

• Careful with documentation, incident reporting and nightly rounds.

• Ability to prioritize tasks during overnight shifts and remain alert and productive.

• Approachable and empathetic, able to build trust with students in residence.

• Technical and Administrative skills

• Incident Reporting Systems (e.g. Erez, Advocate, or equivalent).

• Familiarity with Residence Life Polices and Procedures.

• Basic First Aid and CPR (preferred)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

TYPE OF JOB:

Part-Time Contract (24 hours per week, Thursday – Saturday from 10:00pm to 6:00am for 8 months)

EFFECTIVE DATE:

As soon as possible.

SALARY RANGE:

$25.00 per hour

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit a letter of application and resume. References required upon request. Please quote the Job Reference # in your application. Interested persons may apply to: Human Resources, King’s University College, 266 Epworth Avenue, London, Ontario, N6A 2M3.

Job candidates will be asked to provide a satisfactory vulnerable persons police clearance within 3 months of hire date.

Job description available upon request.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

July 21, 2025 at 4:30pm.

King’s University College is committed to advancing the Catholic intellectual tradition and welcomes faculty, staff and students from all faiths and backgrounds.

King’s University College is committed to Employment Equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities.

King’s University College is committed to recognizing the dignity and independence of all and seeks to ensure that persons with disabilities have genuine, open and unhindered access to King’s University College’s employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 519-433-3491 for assistance.