Coordinator, Campus Living

Position Summary

The Coordinator Campus Living supports the delivery of community engagement student support and programming activities within UFV student housing. Working under the direction of the Manager Campus Living the role assists in implementing approved community-building initiatives housing orientation activities student engagement programs and student support processes that contribute to a safe inclusive and student-ready housing environment.

The Coordinator provides day-to-day guidance to Community Assistants (CAs) related to programming logistics community presence documentation practices and service expectations. The role responds to routine student concerns refers more complex issues to appropriate departments and supports the Manager with operational tasks communications and coordination with campus partners.

This position focuses on program delivery and community support rather than the leadership of conduct crisis management curriculum development or strategic planning functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field (education social sciences humanities or equivalent combination of education and experience) from a recognized post secondary institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in student housing residence life student services or community-based work involving youth or young adults.
• Experience supporting student programming and community engagement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple program activities and guide student staff.
• Strong interpersonal communication and intercultural skills with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse student populations.
• Ability to follow established processes exercise sound judgement in routine situations and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Proficiency with standard office software; familiarity with housing or student life systems (e.g. StarRez) is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and to share in an after-hours on-call schedule.
• Certifications in First Aid CPR or mental-health-related training are assets or must be obtained after hire.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the posting deadline.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.