Residence Life Coordinator
About the role
Residence Life Coordinator - SSE - FT Admin Temp
- (34341)
Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.
To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.
If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.
Job Details
Position Title: Residence Life Coordinator (RLC)
Status: Contract - This is a 12-month starting contract with the possibility of renewal for up to a maximum of 3 years.
Hours: 40hrs/wk
Faculty/Department: Student Wellness & Equitable Learning – Residence Life & Education
Campus/Location: As assigned (North or Lakeshore) - live in position (in office required)
Salary: Starting $69,251.00 (+ taxable benefits)
About the Student Wellness and Equitable Learning Dept. at Humber:
The Student Wellness and Equitable Learning (SWEL) department leverages a collaborative, socio-ecological model for student development and care. The cross-functional team includes Student Connection and Community Care (Office of Student Community Standards, Care Coordinators), Residence Life and Education, Testing Services, and Student Wellbeing (Accessible Learning Services, Mental Health and Counselling Services, Wellness Education and Programs, and the Health Centre). The SWEL team offer pan-College services across all Humber College/University of Guelph-Humber campuses.
Residence Life & Education (part of SWEL) works to provide safe, inclusive, innovative, and industry-leading educational services to over 1,700 residents (as of Sept. 2024) through the Residence Curriculum, Community Standards, and Community Care approaches in place, ensuring a commitment to a student-centered experience to enrich campus life.
About the Residence Life Coordinator Role:
The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) helps to plan, implement and evaluate all Residence Life major programs and activities for students, to ensure that the strategic and operational objectives of the Residence Life program are achieved. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Program Oversight and Implementation:
- Residence Curriculum Programming and Assigned Portfolio Programming
- Student Community Standards and Community Care
- Staff Recruitment and Training:
- Residence Life Staff (RLS) Recruitment
- Training and Development
- Supervision and Team Management:
- Student-Staff Supervision of 10-14 student staff team
- Facilitating a Quality Living Experience
Through these efforts, the RLC ensures that the Residence Life program not only meets its goals but also enhances the overall student experience within the residence community.
About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that
contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:
Education
4-year degree in Social Work, Community Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Leadership, Human Resources, Education, or a related discipline.
Experience
- 1-3 years related experience working in a residence setting at a post-secondary institution with students.
- Supervisory-related experience and experience developing programs and activities is an asset.
- Experience developing and delivering training programs.
- ASIST, First Aid/CPR, and/or Narcan/Naloxone training preferred (will be provided if not already obtained)
- Trainings and certifications such as ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, Non-crisis intervention, student conduct administration training, would be an asset.
Skills
- Ability to work well on diverse teams and lead a team of colleagues using project management principles.
- Well-developed and strong interpersonal skills (effective communication, active listening skills, etc.)
- Flexible and creative thinking, and ability to adapt approach based on scenario that could change in the moment.
- Apply conflict resolution skills, and the ability to problem solve and make difficult and informed decisions through a demonstrated ability to deal with disruptive students, belligerent supporters (e.g., parents, guardians), and stressful situations (e.g., emergency calls and response, discipline).
- Sound knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, preferably in an educational setting – including an understanding of student self-governance (i.e., Residents’ Council).
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative to solve problems on a daily basis.
At Humber College we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
What’s In it for you?
- An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
- Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
- Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
- Amazing perks
- Highly supportive work culture
We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
Hours Per Week 37.5
Position Type PT Administration
Work Locations Lakeshore Campus 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West Etobicoke M8V 1K8
Job Family Student Affairs and Services
Duration of Need 1-3yrs
Deadline to Apply Sept. 29, 2025
Job Posting 9/16/25
Department Residence Life
About Humber College
Established in 1967, Humber is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions. Committed to student success through excellence in teaching and learning, Humber serves 31,000 full-time students and 56,000 continuing education registrants. With an internationally recognized reputation for quality learning, Humber offers a wide-range of career-focused opportunities for students to personalize their educational path, including 180 full-time programs across more than 40 fields of study, 200 part-time and 60 online programs or courses. More than four out of five of Humber graduates are employed within six months of completing their studies. Visit humber.ca
Residence Life Coordinator
About the role
Residence Life Coordinator - SSE - FT Admin Temp
- (34341)
Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.
To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.
If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.
Job Details
Position Title: Residence Life Coordinator (RLC)
Status: Contract - This is a 12-month starting contract with the possibility of renewal for up to a maximum of 3 years.
Hours: 40hrs/wk
Faculty/Department: Student Wellness & Equitable Learning – Residence Life & Education
Campus/Location: As assigned (North or Lakeshore) - live in position (in office required)
Salary: Starting $69,251.00 (+ taxable benefits)
About the Student Wellness and Equitable Learning Dept. at Humber:
The Student Wellness and Equitable Learning (SWEL) department leverages a collaborative, socio-ecological model for student development and care. The cross-functional team includes Student Connection and Community Care (Office of Student Community Standards, Care Coordinators), Residence Life and Education, Testing Services, and Student Wellbeing (Accessible Learning Services, Mental Health and Counselling Services, Wellness Education and Programs, and the Health Centre). The SWEL team offer pan-College services across all Humber College/University of Guelph-Humber campuses.
Residence Life & Education (part of SWEL) works to provide safe, inclusive, innovative, and industry-leading educational services to over 1,700 residents (as of Sept. 2024) through the Residence Curriculum, Community Standards, and Community Care approaches in place, ensuring a commitment to a student-centered experience to enrich campus life.
About the Residence Life Coordinator Role:
The Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) helps to plan, implement and evaluate all Residence Life major programs and activities for students, to ensure that the strategic and operational objectives of the Residence Life program are achieved. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Program Oversight and Implementation:
- Residence Curriculum Programming and Assigned Portfolio Programming
- Student Community Standards and Community Care
- Staff Recruitment and Training:
- Residence Life Staff (RLS) Recruitment
- Training and Development
- Supervision and Team Management:
- Student-Staff Supervision of 10-14 student staff team
- Facilitating a Quality Living Experience
Through these efforts, the RLC ensures that the Residence Life program not only meets its goals but also enhances the overall student experience within the residence community.
About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that
contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:
Education
4-year degree in Social Work, Community Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Leadership, Human Resources, Education, or a related discipline.
Experience
- 1-3 years related experience working in a residence setting at a post-secondary institution with students.
- Supervisory-related experience and experience developing programs and activities is an asset.
- Experience developing and delivering training programs.
- ASIST, First Aid/CPR, and/or Narcan/Naloxone training preferred (will be provided if not already obtained)
- Trainings and certifications such as ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, Non-crisis intervention, student conduct administration training, would be an asset.
Skills
- Ability to work well on diverse teams and lead a team of colleagues using project management principles.
- Well-developed and strong interpersonal skills (effective communication, active listening skills, etc.)
- Flexible and creative thinking, and ability to adapt approach based on scenario that could change in the moment.
- Apply conflict resolution skills, and the ability to problem solve and make difficult and informed decisions through a demonstrated ability to deal with disruptive students, belligerent supporters (e.g., parents, guardians), and stressful situations (e.g., emergency calls and response, discipline).
- Sound knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, preferably in an educational setting – including an understanding of student self-governance (i.e., Residents’ Council).
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative to solve problems on a daily basis.
At Humber College we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!
What’s In it for you?
- An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
- Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
- Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
- Amazing perks
- Highly supportive work culture
We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.
Hours Per Week 37.5
Position Type PT Administration
Work Locations Lakeshore Campus 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West Etobicoke M8V 1K8
Job Family Student Affairs and Services
Duration of Need 1-3yrs
Deadline to Apply Sept. 29, 2025
Job Posting 9/16/25
Department Residence Life
About Humber College
Established in 1967, Humber is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions. Committed to student success through excellence in teaching and learning, Humber serves 31,000 full-time students and 56,000 continuing education registrants. With an internationally recognized reputation for quality learning, Humber offers a wide-range of career-focused opportunities for students to personalize their educational path, including 180 full-time programs across more than 40 fields of study, 200 part-time and 60 online programs or courses. More than four out of five of Humber graduates are employed within six months of completing their studies. Visit humber.ca