Employment Posting:
Academic Don (multiple positions)

Employment Type:
Student Employment
Closing Date:
Position Posted:
2 weeks ago

POSITION TITLE:                           Academic Don (multiple positions)        

CLOSING DATE:                            January 16th, 2025 at 11:59PM

EMPLOYMENT DATES:                May 2025 – April 2026             

HOURS OF WORK:                      Average of 18hrs/ week (mid-August to April)

RATE OF PAY:                               $17.20 /hour as determined by HR policy (applied first to the cost of residence accommodation and paid out thereafter – process under review)

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Academic Dons are responsible for providing students and Residence Life Team members with academic support and programs in the residence community. Academic Dons are not assigned to an individual floor or house community; however, they are expected to assume responsibility for supporting a broad range of academic programming for their residence complex communities and across campus. Academic Dons are expected to demonstrate a commitment to residence life and the academic community at Nipissing University by working to create a sense of community that contributes to individual growth.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Some of the duties and responsibilities of an Academic Don include:

  • Fostering a positive, friendly, and inclusive atmosphere throughout the residence community
  • Support the development, marketing, and implementation of academic programs in accordance with the Academic Dons’ Programming Model
  • Hold 6 office hours per week for students to access academic peer support and refer students, when necessary, to appropriate on-campus resources for further support
  • Assume on-call shifts according to the schedule and conduct responsibilities, which includes upholding the Residence Community Living Standards, and responding to potential emergency or crisis situations
  • Communicate regularly, through a variety of means, with students, supervisors, and other Residence Life Team members to ensure the success of the Residence Life program
  • Role model appropriate personal behaviour and academic success at all times, and by adhering to the Residence Community Living Standards and the Nipissing University Student Code of Conduct
  • As part of the role, candidates must complete the following (additional information and dates to be found in the job description linked below):
    • Attend Residence Life Team Spring Orientation in late March or early April 2025
    • Attend asynchronous online Pre-Service Training over the course of the spring/summer semester (June 2025 through to the beginning of August 2025)
    • Attend a14-day in-person training in August (includes weekends): August 10th to August 23rd, 2025
    • Complete and submit all required student employment paperwork and Human Resources-required training prior to pre-service training in June 2025
    • Complete and submit a negative Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector screening
    • Complete and submit a valid Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification
  • Participate in ongoing training and workshops throughout the duration of employment
  • Other duties as assigned
  • To find out more about this position, click here

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be able to attend the Residence Life Peer Educator Selection Process on Saturday, February 1st, 2025
  • Upper-Year Student (2nd year and above) with strong academic standing (cumulative average of 70% or higher).
  • Excellent level of responsibility, reliability, and initiative.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of Nipissing University programs, initiatives, and services that promote student academic and personal success.

* Please note that the availability of this position is pending final budget approval.

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter referencing the job title to sdshiring@nipissingu.ca.  This position is part of the Residence Life pool of Peer Educator Hiring. Applicants only need to submit one resume and cover letter to have the opportunity to be considered for all positions within the pool. By applying to this position, you are providing your consent for Student Development and Services staff to verify your student status and academic standing.

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for participation in the selection process will be contacted. Those contacted for consideration will be asked to provide three (3) references at a later date.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.  You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number in order to work on-campus.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.

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