CENTRE FOR STUDENT COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT RESIDENCE DON JOB DESCRIPTION 2007/2008 GENERAL: The Residence Dons are responsible to the Coordinator/Manager, Residence Life. Residence Dons are full-time students with good academic standing who have maintained a minimum 6.0 grade point average. Priority will be given to qualified applicants with practical experience living in a university residence. Under the supervision of the Coordinator/Manager, Residence Life, each Don is responsible for approximately 45 students that live in one `house' within the residence. As well, Dons are responsible to carry out their role throughout the building when on and off duty. Dons are expected to participate fully in college and residence activities and to act as a role model for students. Dons cannot have other employment or extra-curricular activities that interfere on a regular basis with fulfilling the responsibilities of the job. It is expected that Dons will be available and accessible to students on a daily basis, except during requested and approved absences. Because Dons hold a position of authority in our residences, it is expected that they will set a positive example by ensuring their conduct is in keeping with our policies and that they act in a manner appropriate for a role model. Administrative Tasks: 1. Assists with move-in/out procedures; 2. Submits, in a timely fashion, (bi)weekly, term, and year-end written reports to the RLC/M. Planning/Policy/Programming Tasks: 1. Assists in development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and programs for residence living; 2. Participates in training sessions (week-long session before fall term, and a minimum of one session per semester during the term of contract); 3. Initiates and/or participates in and assists with the organization of any residence-specific activities and promotes such activities. Liaison/Consulting/Counseling Tasks: 1. Maintains personal contact on an ongoing basis with each of the students assigned to the Don; 2. Communicates with the other Dons, the RLC/M, Housing, and students on a regular basis; 3. Acts as a resource person to residence students for any academic, personal, physical, or emotional difficulties they may be encountering; 4. Attends/initiates Residence Council/Residence Service Committees and House/Floor meetings on a regular basis; 5. Meets regularly for staff meetings with the RLC/M and the other Dons; 6. Is `on duty', on a rotating basis with the other Dons for the residence building; 7. Is `on call' on an emergency basis, first line person for emergencies. Other Tasks assigned by the Coordinator/Manager, Residence Life. Job Duration: August 15, 2007 - May 1, 2008. The job is seen as a 15 hours per week position. The incumbent is required to attend a mandatory training program designed for Dons, scheduled from August 16th to 23rd, 2007, as well as attend mandatory in-service training sessions to be held throughout the term of employment. Qualifications: Normally a full-time, Senior Undergraduate or Graduate Student, with a good academic record (6.0 grade point average or better) and a good understanding of student issues and concerns. Valid
CPR/First Aid certificate is required (training will be offered for those without a current certificate). Incumbents must also have completed a minimum of 24 credits over the previous F/W session and commit to remain enrolled in a minimum of 24 credits while in residence. Experience: Strong interpersonal skills (mediation, conflict resolution); ability to function effectively in a team framework; ability to respond to emergencies; good judgment, tact and diplomacy; ability to work under pressure. Restrictions on Holidays: Dons are expected to be on campus for the full duration of the contract. The December break coincides with the days of the University closing, therefore, Dons are not required to stay in the building at that time. Dons must remain in the residence until the residence closing day and return the day residence reopens. Dons must notify the RLC/M of any absences and for those absences, which are longer than one day in duration; a request to that effect must be submitted to the RLC/M in advance. This request should include arrangements that will be made to deal with the Don's responsibilities during the absence. Rate of Remuneration: The stipend for the full term of the contract is between $500 and $1000, depending on position. Additionally, each Don is provided with their accommodation as a taxable benefit and the package includes basic telephone service and `Rez Net' Internet service.