Community Leader; s

Reporting to the Assistant Manager – Community Life (AMCL) and the Community Life Coordinator (CLC) (supervisor), the Community Leader (CL) is a part time, live‑in student leadership position within the Department of Student Housing. This position is essential to the development of a positive community and learning experience for residents. As the primary support for residents, the CL assists in the creation of a safe and welcoming environment for all community members.

Working closely with the Community Life Management Team (CLMT), they assist with residents’ academic and social transition to university life and manage issues within the community to ensure safety, security, and wellbeing of residents.

Working on a team of CLs, with support and mentorship from the Senior Community Leaders (SCL) and CLC, and direct supervision from the CLC, the CL is responsible for offering opportunities and resources that address academic, personal, and social needs of the community. These opportunities are reflective of the Community Life – Community Development Program Model and the Community Life – Student Leader Handbook;

comprehensive program documents which outlines the intended community and learning experience for students living at VIU Student Housing, as well as the expectations and responsibilities of CLs. The CL also serves as a peer leader, communicating and upholding the Community Standards, connecting residents to resources both on and off campus, and managing conflict and crisis situations. The foundation of the CL position is to develop a supportive community that is conducive to academic and personal growth while enhancing the overall experience of living in Student Housing.

Community Support includes:

• Role Modeling, Strong Community Presence, Student Resource and Support. Community Leaders are peer leaders in the community and are expected to be professional and respectful of our diverse student population at all times.
• Model responsible community living by upholding all Student Housing and VIU policies, regulations, community standards, and expectations as outlined by the Student Housing Agreement, Student Housing Community Standards Handbook and the Community Life Management Team (RLMT) and the Student Housing Management Team (SHMT).
• Acts as a first point of contact and resource for students living in Student Housing.
• Is highly visible, available, and accessible within their community. This includes being in their assigned community/area.
• Connects with residents in assigned living area, prioritizing the development of personal relationships through attending events, door‑to‑door visits, one‑on‑one check ins, group chats, meetings, and other forms of communication.
• Is aware of community dynamics and addresses and mediates conflict in their community, referring up to their supervisor or manager as needed.
• Works to ensure that residents in the community are promoting clean, safe, and welcoming shared spaces that all residents can enjoy.
• Acts in a respectful and professional manner in all interactions with students and staff.
• Respects and supports the diversity of the Student Housing community by promoting a space that is inclusive to all persons regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, national heritage, and lived experiences.
• Follows the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and maintains the principles of confidentiality.

Community Engagement includes:

• Student Housing orientation, Community Program Plans and Evaluations, Programs and Events, Community Meetings, Move‑in/Move‑out, and Winter Stay.
• Supports Student Housing with Student Housing orientation, as directed by the CLMT. This includes attending and running events and welcoming students to Student Housing as a peer leader.
• Supports move‑in and move‑out periods in Student Housing.
• Conduct one‑on‑one check‑ins with the students in their assigned area once per semester as outlined in the Community Development Program Model and Student Leader Handbook.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of Student Housing Wide Larger programs as outlined in the Community…