Coordinator, Community Life (1 of 2)

VIU Housing provides a safe and inclusive home to more than 400 learners in eleven buildings. Ensuring an optimal student experience, the VIU Housing team oversees all aspects of student housing, including building care and maintenance and student wellness and safety.

Community Life is focused on all aspects of VIU Housing student life, including orientation and transition programming, ongoing inclusive programming, and building a community that ensures the safety, security and wellness of all Housing students.

As a member of the Community Life leadership team, the Coordinator, Community Life provides support services that foster student learning and success and contributes to building strong student communities.

The Coordinator, Community Life :

• Fosters an inclusive, engaging living-learning environment through high-quality student-focused support and programming that promotes academic and personal development.
• Supervises unionized student staff, upholds housing policies and community standards, and contributes to conduct processes and incident follow-up.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure resident safety and well-being, and serves on the 24 / 7 on-call team for emergency and crisis response.

This position requires a combination of scheduled office hours and evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Duties :

1. Employee Supervision

Provides supervision to a team of unionized (CUPE Local 1858) student staff, including 2 Senior Community Leaders (SCLs) and 17 Community Leaders (CLs) under the direction of the Director, VIU Housing. The Coordinator, Community Life :

2. Community Development –Orientation, Training, Programing and Events

Plays a key role in the development and delivery of student-focused respectful and inclusive programming to create a strong Housing community. The Coordinator Community Life :

3. Student Housing Conduct

Facilitates student conduct investigations and meets with students regarding agreement violations such as damage to property, behavioural concerns, and personal well-being concerns. The Coordinator Community Life :

4. Crisis Management

Responds to crises and emergencies in Student Housing, including : mental health challenges, drug use / misuse, sexual and physical assaults, medical emergencies, safety and security concerns, and natural disasters. The Coordinator Community Life :

5. Student Support

Acts as a Community Life resource person, advising students on a group and individual basis. The Coordinator Community Life :

6. Partnerships

Liaises and coordinates with VIU departments to provide training for student staff and to facilitate the provision of services, supports and resources for VIU Housing students. The Coordinator Community Life :

7. Facilities and Operational support

Provides support and input as required. The Coordinator Community Life :

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years’ recent, related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

NOTE : A criminal check will be required prior to the start date.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.