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Department:
AC Hub, Aspire AC and Spiritual Centre (Rebecca Valerio)Position Type:
Full-Time SupportSalary Range:
$38.01-$44.05-HourlyScheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25Anticipated Start Date:
April 01, 2024Length of Contract:
n/aPosting Information
Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.Posting Closing Date:
February 27, 2024Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
Job Description:
The incumbent is a social innovator that significantly contributes to the successful transition and retention of students at Algonquin College through the provision of supports and services related to safe traditional and non-traditional off campus housing at each of the Algonquin campuses. The incumbent works with students and off campus housing providers to sustain existing rental opportunities through the creation of strong community partnerships.
The incumbent also develops new non-traditional rental opportunities through innovative initiatives like Home Share, Places for Students, Spaces Shared, Sparrow or similar.
The incumbent also develops new non-traditional rental opportunities through innovative initiatives like Home Share, Places for Students, Spaces Shared, Sparrow or similar.
In addition, the incumbent facilitates educational awareness sessions for students, families,
Algonquin staff, and property owners and provides support for students that find themselves in need when navigating difficult rental arrangements or are without housing unexpectedly.
The incumbent works in partnership with the AC Day 1 Planning Committee to provide information and resources to student’s pre arrival, highlighting local resources, reputable housing options, tenant rights, safety tips and how to avoid frauds.
Algonquin staff, and property owners and provides support for students that find themselves in need when navigating difficult rental arrangements or are without housing unexpectedly.
The incumbent works in partnership with the AC Day 1 Planning Committee to provide information and resources to student’s pre arrival, highlighting local resources, reputable housing options, tenant rights, safety tips and how to avoid frauds.
- Minimum of a three (3) year diploma/degree: Sociology, Behavioral sciences, social sciences, education or equivalent
- Combination of three (3) years experience: Demonstrated experience in a post-secondary residence life and/or community housing setting. Experience developing and delivering housing related programs/workshops for domestic and international students. As well, as experience with risk management in a post-secondary housing environment.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to adhere to strict timelines and deadlines;
- Superior communication and organizational skills, both written and oral;
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail;
- Proven ability to prioritize activities within a cross-college team environment;
- Strong presentation skills
- Advanced proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- This position is paid at Payband Support Officer I
- Vacancy is for P20901
- Note: this position delivers regular information sessions during evening and weekend hours
and travel based on campus/community events/meetings/activity.
- This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/(subject to change).
- This position is subject to the terms of the Full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement:https://www.algonquincollege.com/hr/files/2019/04/2018-2022_college_support_ft.pdf
Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
