Senior Academic Leader Position Available

University of Guelph
Student Housing Services
JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Academic Leader
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TERMS OF POSITION:
Contract Period: Summer: Occasional.
Fall: Beginning of Residence Life Staff Training until 24 hrs after last scheduled exam.
Winter: Opening of residences until 24 hours after the last university scheduled exam.
Remuneration: Senior Academic Leaders will receive a stipend of $2443/semester (currently under review) and are guaranteed a single room in residence.
Reporting to: Senior Academic Leaders will report directly to the Manager, Academic Learning Communities who will provide training, support and assistance to the Senior Academic Leaders in the execution of their responsibilities.
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VISION
The Senior Academic Leaders, in cooperation with the Cluster Leaders, Academic Programmers, Residence Life Managers, and the rest of Residence Life Staff, will support the academic activities in residence. These activities serve three purposes:
a)to assist students in their academic endeavours;
b)to support and challenge students in their personal development;
c)to aid in the development and maintenance of the community environment within the residences.

RESPONSIBILITIES
A. General
Senior Academic Leaders
1. Will live in the Residence hall assigned to them and serve as a resource to the Cluster Leaders and Academic Programmers.

2. Are expected to maintain a minimum semester and cumulative average of 70 percent.

B. Staff Responsibilities
1. ROLE MODELING:
Be aware of their impact as role models for students and other staff members and demonstrate responsible behaviour as a member of the community.

2.TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
(a) in conjunction with the Manager, ALC, develop training materials, and plan, implement and evaluate training and on-going training activities for ALC Cluster Leaders and Academic Programmers.
(b) attend the Spring Orientation Session and the Residence Life Staff Training Program. Topic coverage will include: leadership styles, programming, facilitation, evaluation, communication, assertiveness, learning styles, diversity, campus services, time management, student development theory and new student characteristics.
(c) attend team staff meetings.
(d) attend ongoing training sessions as required
(e) offer support to the individual members of the ALC team.



3. PROGRAMMING:
(a) propose programs intended to assist ALC participants with the transition to university life and study. Initiate selected programs defined in consultation with the Manager, ALC.

4. PEER HELPING:
(a) assist Cluster Leaders and Academic Programmers with programming and problem-solving.
(b) support and assist in the implementation of academic programs in the entire residence system.

5. DISCIPLINE:
(a) know and observe University and residence rules and regulations.

6. COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT:
(a) attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Manager, ALC
(b) provide regular and systematic feedback to the Manager, ALC, regarding issues/concerns of ALC team members, student needs, student concerns and the quality of student life.
(c) respond to weekly log sheets submitted by Cluster Leaders and Academic Programmers
(d) assist in the recruitment and selection process for ALC Cluster Leaders and Academic Programmers
(e) assist with other duties related to the role and activities within Student Housing, as required.
(f) chair the weekly ALC team meetings

C. Core Competencies
(a) completion of at least 4 semesters at the University of Guelph
(b) solid academic standing
(c) strong organizational skills and administrative skills
(d) strong communication skills
(e) good interpersonal and group process skills
(f) excellent program planning, faciliation and coordination skills
(g) strong problem-solving skills
(h) knowledge of university resources, services and student life opportunities
(i) experience living on-campus
(j) experience on the ALC team would be a definite asset

Contact: Mildred Eisenbach
Manager, Academic Learning Communities
Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1
519-824-4120 ext. 52374
meisenba@uoguelph.ca