Live-In Residence Life Coordinator

Are you passionate about creating vibrant, inclusive communities? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a real impact on students’ lives? The University of Regina is looking for dedicated three Live-In Residence Life Coordinators to lead and inspire our on-campus residential communities.

Reporting to the Manager, Housing Services, the Residence Life Coordinators play a vital role in enhancing the on-campus student experience by fostering safe, inclusive, and engaging residential communities that support student learning, personal development, and well-being. Each coordinator is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and day-to-day management of a designated residence community at the University of Regina.

This position takes a student-centered approach to community building, communication, educational and social programming, and student conduct. With a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success, the Coordinators collaborate with the Residence Life team and various campus departments to create meaningful environments that promote a sense of belonging and academic engagement.

What You’ll Do:
Developing and implementing programming that supports academic achievement, life skills development, wellness, and community involvement. Each coordinator provides leadership to student staff such as Resident Assistants and Community Assistants, offering supervision, training, and ongoing support. A highly visible and approachable presence in the residence community, each coordinator actively role-models positive behavior and reinforces respectful community standards.
Each coordinator responds to student concerns—including roommate issues, mental health matters, and conduct violations—through restorative and educational approaches. They also enforce University of Regina residence policies and the Student Housing Handbook, contributing to a safe and respectful living environment.
As part of the Residence Life on-call rotation, each coordinator responds to crises and emergencies such as medical situations, mental health issues, and facilities-related incidents. They are also involved in promoting major residence initiatives, including Living-Learning Communities, Housing Awards, and campus-wide engagement events.
Operational responsibilities include assisting with residence move-in and move-out procedures, supporting the management the Residence Life budget in collaboration with the team, and ensuring the timely ordering of promotional and educational materials. Each coordinator also maintains strong connections with university departments to ensure residents receive holistic and coordinated support.
Due to the nature of residence life, the position requires flexibility, including evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call work. It may also involve supporting summer housing transitions and conference operations. The ideal candidate is a compassionate, proactive leader with a passion for student development and a commitment to building inclusive, supportive, and vibrant residence communities.
Plus More: Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned – your role is dynamic and essential to our success!

Why Join Us?
At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus – we’re a community!
Join our team and enjoy:
Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
Professional Growth: We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important!
Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace: We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
Innovation Culture: We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, and much more!

If you’re committed to student success and eager to collaborate with a diverse team, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Bring to this Position:
Undergraduate degree, preferably in Arts, Education, Business Administration, or Social Work;
Minimum of three years of related experience in a residential or student housing setting;
A combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.
This is a live-in position and requires the successful candidate to reside in accommodations managed by University of Regina Housing and Hospitality Services. Accommodation is included and is a taxable benefit for the successful candidates.

Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in the Role:
Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal;
Strong attention to detail;
Excellent interpersonal abilities;
Demonstrated proven problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, along with experience in mediation;
Public speaking and presentation abilities are essential;
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment;
Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan, implement, and manage multiple projects simultaneously;
Experience in maintaining effective record-keeping systems and procedures is also important;
Experience working with students, the general public, and various university departments is considered an asset;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using complex database systems such as StarRez and Banner are highly desirable;
Given the nature of Residence Life, the successful candidate must be regularly available to work outside of standard business hours and will be required to participate in a rotating on-call schedule.