Reporting to the Senior Director, the Director provides strategic leadership for Residence Life & Education to support the university’s housing strategy. The Director has responsibility for developing strategies and systems to provide a safe, supportive, inclusive, and learning-focused residential environment in Peterborough and Oshawa, Ontario. To that end, the Director is responsible for strategic planning and operations related to community development, student and staff support and well-being, student conduct, conflict resolution, emergency and crisis response, and retention programming. The incumbent leads with a developmental and learning-oriented mindset and oversees the residential program and environment to support student success in alignment with university objectives. For more information, please view the full Position Description or visit trentu.ca/employment.

Education Required:

• A graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Certification in one or more areas of suicide prevention, mental health first aid, or conflict resolution from an accredited body is preferred.

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive full-time leadership experience in residence life, residence education, student housing, student affairs is required.
• Experience with the supervision of management, unionized, and student employees.
• Demonstrated understanding of student development and learning theories.
• Ability to interpret a variety of university, portfolio, and department policies and procedures for decision making purposes.
• Planning skills and the ability to conceptualize and propose new initiatives to meet specific outcomes.
• Ability to identify problems and deal with complex situations by probing for information, analyzing complex issues and developing solutions for unique situations.
• Ability to research, learn, teach, and disseminate information.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, Indigeneity, and accessibility.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant legislation and operations of the university.
• A clear police record check is required as a condition of employment.
• An Ontario G Class driver's license with access to a vehicle.

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