Senior Community Leader; s

Reporting to the Assistant Manager – Community Life (AMCL) and the Community Life Coordinator (CLC) (supervisor), the Senior Community Leader (SCL) 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 and Community Leaders (CL). As the primary support for the Community Leader team, and community residents, the SCL assists in the creation of a safe and welcoming environment for all community members.

Working collaboratively with the Community Life Management Team (CLMT), the SCL contributes to the creation of an inclusive, supportive, and engaging community that fosters resident well-being, academic success, and personal development.

The SCL supports the implementation of the Community Development Program Model and the goals outlined in the Student Leader Handbook. In addition to the responsibilities of a Community Leader, the SCL assists with programming, conduct processes, team development, and administrative oversight for a group of assigned CLs.

The SCL also serves as an upper year 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 SCL 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.

• Acts as a peer mentor for a designated group of CLs, providing regular check-ins, feedback, and support.
• Supports team development and morale through initiatives, professional development sessions, and team-building activities.
• Provides coverage for CLs when needed, including attending floor/area meetings as a secondary support.
• Holds regular one-on-one meetings with assigned CLs and assists them in balancing responsibilities.
• Attends and supports team meetings, including weekly staff meetings and leadership development sessions.
• Demonstrates consistent presence in Student Housing to promote accessibility and support.
• 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 second point of contact and resource for students living in Student Housing.
• Connects with Community Leaders 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 the CL Team and assists with their community conflicts as needed, referring up to their supervisor or manager as needed.
• Works to ensure that residents in Student Housing 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.

• Co-plans and supports large-scale and monthly community programs in collaboration with CLs and the CLMT.
• Assists CLs with creating and implementing Community Program Plans aligned with the Community Development Program Model.
• Encourages resident engagement through door-to-door visits, one-on-ones,…