Join the Residence Life Team

Can you balance competing demands on your time? Are you looking for a new leadership challenge to complement your StFX experience, while helping your fellow Xavierian? If you are an outgoing student, a leader among peers, and consider yourself a hardworking, compassionate, and organized person apply to the Residence Life team.

As a team member you will be a part of a dynamic group responsible for the successful transition of over 1100 first year students to life on campus. You will guide new and returning students while supporting a community that fosters academic success, encourages lasting friendships, and creates memorable StFX experiences. It’s a challenging team with great benefits and reward. 

If you are looking for a job that is meaningful and challenges you email your resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to tgerrow@stfx.ca on or before Wednesday, February 8^th, 2012.

Hiring Process

·            Several roles are being available - Residence Assistant, House Director, and Proctor – applicants will be considered based on skills, knowledge, attitude, and experience

·            Applications will be reviewed and only suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview

·            All interview candidates will be notified of the final hiring decision in writing

Conditions of Employment

·            All candidates must be in good standing with the University

·            Student employees must remain in good standing with the University, and maintain a minimum 60% academic average.

·            Final applicants are vetted through the Director of Student Life office

·            Hold current Emergency First Aid Certification throughout employment

Remuneration and benefits

·         Weekly salaries and benefits are competitively based on a new compensation model. Further details will be provided at the group interview session.

Important Dates

·            Attend one of the general info sessions on February 6^th or 8^th, 2012 to learn more about these opportunities

·            Two interviews – group and individual – will be held. Interview candidates are expected to attend a group interview on February 10^th 2012 from 2:30pm – 4:30pm. Second interviews will be held individually, on February 13^th and 14^th.

·            All Resident Life employees are required to attend training camp during August 24^th 2012 to September 1^st 2012. more details will be given during the summer months

·            Regular mandatory meetings, training workshops, and event will be held during the academic year. Schedules will be provided at the group interview sessions.

APPLY TO:

Residence Services

St. Francis Xavier University

Email: tgerrow@stfx.ca

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.  If you are selected for an interview for the advertised position, proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency is required. StFX respects diversity and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities and members of sexual minority groups.