JOB SUMMARY  

The BCA Residence Director (RD) is responsible for the quality of life experienced by the BCA students living in residence. The priority is to provide leadership and direction, discipleship and when necessary, discipline within the specifically assigned residence(s).   
The priority of Student Development is to facilitate the spiritual, academic, co-curricular and relational development and success of students who are living in residence while studying at Briercrest.  We aim to provide residence students with a safe, secure, and supportive home base from which to conduct their endeavors during their time on campus. We desire that each student in our care realizes all that God had in mind for them when He directed them to this school, whether that is of an academic nature, or otherwise. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Agreement to live within the Briercrest Institutional Covenant and align with the mission, vision, and values of Briercrest College and Seminary
• Applicants must have a heart for God and a love and understanding of young people.
• The successful candidate will have a heart for the importance of Student Development work and a firm conviction of the importance and role of the residence life experience in educating, equipping, and facilitating student’s growth and maturity.
• B.A. or equivalent strongly preferred
• Previous relevant experience is beneficial
• Capacity to work with a high degree of autonomy, and possessing good administrative, interpersonal, communication, and management ability.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Ability to train and motivate youth.

DESIRED OUTCOMES AND ACTIVITIES 

• Develop and nurture a positive overall residential atmosphere that is safe and secure and encourages healthy spiritual, academic, and social development.
• Mentoring and leading both the team of student leaders (college aged) and students (BCA) within their residence(s). Promote the integration of biblical principles in everyday life.
• Counsel and Care: Offering prayer support and counsel in challenging situations.  Refer when necessary.
• Parental and Departmental Communication: Acting as a liaison, ensuring clear and open communication between school, Student Development, and parents as necessary.  (Other examples: liaising with Prairie Hockey Academy staff and/or BCA staff and faculty.)
• Intentional connections with all students and student leaders within your residence(s) through out the school year.  
• Model integrity and provide accountability to the BCA Student Life Code. Provide intervention and discipline as necessary and coordinate with BCA Senior Director (SD) on more serious issues
• Conduct regular cleanliness inspections of dorm rooms and common areas, and ensure spaces are up to a consistent standard
• Conduct regular RA team and personal one on one meetings.
• Support or facilitate dorm events in collaboration with Resident Advisors (RAs). 
• Conduct a systematic contact program during the summer that initiates meaningful contact 
• Collaborate with each student recruitment in the interviews and tours of prospective BCA dorm students
• Input and upkeep necessary data for student files and dorm applications
• Review enrollment file for each new incoming student (coordinated with BCA Administrator) and initiate contact with new students as soon as possible.
• Aid in the placement of students, coordinated with the BCA SD.
• Accurate reporting and record-keeping of student issues and concerns through out the year. 
• Help with residence(s) preparation for school opening (August) and closing (June).
• Communicate residence(s) needs and upkeep to BCA SD and Campus Operations.
• Participate in the Spring Clean-Up of residence(s) in cooperation with Campus Operations.
• Attend weekly Student Development Check-In meetings and Bi-weekly Student Leadership meetings
• Invest in building positive and cooperative working relationships with other Student Development team members, BCA staff, PHA and broader Briercrest community
• Participate in the planning, preparation, and execution of BCA and Student Development special events (ie. Grad Retreat, Gala, YQ, Spiritual Emphasis Week, etc)
TEAM RELATIONSHIPS
• The BCA RD’s report directly to the Senior BCA Residence Director

APPLICATIONS 

To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé/CV, names of three references and any specified documents by email to the Human Resources Department (hr@briercrest.ca). 

All employees of Briercrest College and Seminary are required to sign and adhere to our Institutional Covenant. Please review the covenant prior to submitting your application.