Residence Coordinator, Academic Initiatives

Summary

Wilfrid Laurier University is seeking a Residence Coordinator, Academic Initiatives for a limited-term, full-time position in Waterloo. This role is responsible for developing and supervising Residence Learning Communities (RLCs), the First Year Experience (FYRE) curriculum, and other academic initiatives to support student learning and success within the university's residence system. The coordinator will also assist with student and paraprofessional staff recruitment, hiring, and training. Key responsibilities include managing the Living-Learning Program budget, coordinating RLC curriculum development with faculty and campus partners, and refining the FYRE education plan based on current research and assessment data. The position involves recruiting, training, and supporting approximately 20 senior undergraduate student staff. The Residence Coordinator will also develop new academic initiatives with campus partners, act as a liaison for academic advising and mentor programs, and contribute to departmental projects such as assessment and portfolio work. The role requires a minimum of two years of post-secondary residential experience and involves regular evening and weekend work.