Residence Life Coordinator

Position : Residence Life Coordinator

Department : Residence and Student Life

Position Type : AUPAT 4, Full-time, Permanent

Date Posted : December 23, 2025

Application Deadline : January 4, 2026 at 11 : 59pm

Competition # : 25-33-AU

Salary : To be commensurate with qualifications and experience in the range of $51,236 - $60,277 per annum.

Benefits : Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plan, Telemedicine with Greenshield Health, health spending account, life insurance, optional life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program, tuition discount for employees and their dependents, free gym facility membership, 3 weeks' vacation increasing with years of service, university paid holidays including winter break closure.

Other : T he incumbent will be required to live on campus within a university residence and participate in a 24 / 7 on-call rotation.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Residence Life Coordinator (RLC) who will help create and promote an inclusive Residence Life program that supports academic success, personal development, and the overall health and wellness of students living in residence.

Residence Life Coordinators play a vital role in student development at Acadia. They foster a safe, welcoming, and supportive residence environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, while ensuring opportunities for academic success and personal growth. RLCs also contribute to broader university recruitment and retention efforts.

This is a live-in position. The successful candidate will reside in a furnished on-campus apartment within residence and will participate in a 24 / 7 on-call rotation. Parking and a meal plan are included.

What you'll need

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree combined with relevant work experience.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with knowledge of and lived experience related to the needs of equity-deserving students, particularly those of African descent, Indigenous students, and students of colour.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to address concerns and situations professionally and diplomatically.
• A demonstrated interest in the academic and personal growth of students, knowledge of student development principles, and an understanding of health, wellness, risk, and risk reduction through education and programming.
• The ability to train and supervise staff teams, primarily composed of young adults, and experience supporting individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• A readiness to participate in a 24 / 7 on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays while students are in residence.

For further information or to request a detailed job description, please contact Jennifer Veinot at jennifer.veinot@acadiau.ca.