Student Housing Manager (25:117)
Top Benefits
About the role
Term of App't: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week
Start date: Immediately
Reporting to: Campus Administrator
Salary:
Classification 17 $59,572.79 - $61,415.25 annually in accordance with the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. Benefits include: 119 vacation hours annually (pro-rated and front loaded), extended health and dental benefits after 6 months of employment, leave entitlements for family and personal illness, medical appointments, and other special leaves. Christmas closure is paid time off from December 25 – January 1 each year.
Ideal Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Description:
The Student Housing Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day housing operations and student life within residence. This role ensures that housing services run smoothly, residents are supported, and community standards are upheld. The Manager also provides leadership to Student Housing Assistants and builds partnerships with community organizations to maintain occupancy levels.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee housing operations, including room assignments, building access, rent collection, record keeping, and postal services.
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Communicate with residents (verbal and written) and act as a liaison for housing-related concerns.
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Assess and coordinate maintenance requirements, including furniture replacement.
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Manage budgets and process financial requests (purchase orders, cheque requisitions, VISA reconciliations).
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Ensure residents understand and comply with housing contracts and policies.
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Administer disciplinary measures in accordance with the Student Housing Guide and Handbook.
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Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging community environment that enhances the student housing experience.
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Lead, onboard, and provide direction to Student Housing Assistants throughout their contracts.
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Maintain relationships with government agencies and community organizations to support tenant occupancy during periods of low student enrollment.
Qualifications:
Required
- Diploma in business management, hotel management, student affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years in management and/or public administration (hotel, hospitality, or conference services), including supervisory experience.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency with computer applications for data entry and word processing.
- Awareness of the dynamics and needs of post-secondary students.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Valid driver's license (Class 7 or higher).
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous-First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.
About Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College provides post-secondary education on seven campuses and access centres across the northern third of British Columbia, covering an area of more than 325,000 square kilometres. The college offers upgrading, academic and professional programs, trades and apprenticeship training, and continuing education programs.
NLC's Board of Governors is empowered by the College and Institute Act of British Columbia to manage, administer, and direct the affairs of the institution. If you would like more information on the activities or decisions of the board or to view board meeting minutes, go to the college website, visit a campus library, or request a copy from a campus administrator or the executive assistant.
Student Housing Manager (25:117)
Top Benefits
About the role
Term of App't: Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week
Start date: Immediately
Reporting to: Campus Administrator
Salary:
Classification 17 $59,572.79 - $61,415.25 annually in accordance with the BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. Benefits include: 119 vacation hours annually (pro-rated and front loaded), extended health and dental benefits after 6 months of employment, leave entitlements for family and personal illness, medical appointments, and other special leaves. Christmas closure is paid time off from December 25 – January 1 each year.
Ideal Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Description:
The Student Housing Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day housing operations and student life within residence. This role ensures that housing services run smoothly, residents are supported, and community standards are upheld. The Manager also provides leadership to Student Housing Assistants and builds partnerships with community organizations to maintain occupancy levels.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Oversee housing operations, including room assignments, building access, rent collection, record keeping, and postal services.
-
Communicate with residents (verbal and written) and act as a liaison for housing-related concerns.
-
Assess and coordinate maintenance requirements, including furniture replacement.
-
Manage budgets and process financial requests (purchase orders, cheque requisitions, VISA reconciliations).
-
Ensure residents understand and comply with housing contracts and policies.
-
Administer disciplinary measures in accordance with the Student Housing Guide and Handbook.
-
Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging community environment that enhances the student housing experience.
-
Lead, onboard, and provide direction to Student Housing Assistants throughout their contracts.
-
Maintain relationships with government agencies and community organizations to support tenant occupancy during periods of low student enrollment.
Qualifications:
Required
- Diploma in business management, hotel management, student affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years in management and/or public administration (hotel, hospitality, or conference services), including supervisory experience.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency with computer applications for data entry and word processing.
- Awareness of the dynamics and needs of post-secondary students.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Valid driver's license (Class 7 or higher).
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous-First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.
About Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College provides post-secondary education on seven campuses and access centres across the northern third of British Columbia, covering an area of more than 325,000 square kilometres. The college offers upgrading, academic and professional programs, trades and apprenticeship training, and continuing education programs.
NLC's Board of Governors is empowered by the College and Institute Act of British Columbia to manage, administer, and direct the affairs of the institution. If you would like more information on the activities or decisions of the board or to view board meeting minutes, go to the college website, visit a campus library, or request a copy from a campus administrator or the executive assistant.