Student Life Coordinator

Department: Ridgetown - Student Experience and Hospitality Services
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from 04/13/2026 to 04/30/2027 

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. 
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General Purpose

The University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus is seeking a Student Life Coordinator (SLC) to support student development and build a strong, connected campus community. This role works directly with students to foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where students can succeed academically and personally.

Why This Role

• Build meaningful relationships in a close-knit campus community
• Have a visible impact on student experience and success
• Gain hands-on leadership experience through portfolio ownership
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver programs that promote student engagement, belonging, and learning
• Provide one-on-one support to students, including referrals and support planning
• Facilitate student conduct conversations focused on accountability and growth
• Support conflict resolution and contribute to a respectful community
• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to student concerns and critical incidents
• Lead a key operational portfolio within Student Experience (e.g., residence, events, or student leadership)

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree;
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with students, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Experience supervising student staff;
• Strong skills in communication, conflict resolution, and student support.

Assets include experience or training in mental health, crisis response, leadership development, and coaching.

Additional Requirements

• Availability for on-call rotation and occasional late evenings/weekends

Employee Type: Temporary 
Position Number: 10914818 
Classification: P&M FT- Band 02    
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date:  03/31/2026  
Closing Date:  04/14/2026