Student Employment

Department: Advancement Office

Job Title: Alumni Relations Student Representative

Pay: $11.55/hour

Supervisors: Shift Student Supervisor
Kathy Miller, Manager Alumni Relations & Events

The Alumni Relations Student Representative acts as an ambassador of the University, creating a point of contact and connection with alumni, parents and friends of the University, and improving the relationship during the Annual Giving Fund Phonathon. The Student Representative also takes the opportunity to catch up with Alumni and find out what’s new in their lives, ensuring we know as much as possible about their life after King’s. Lastly, the Student Representative supports the fundraising efforts of the Advancement Office.

The position requires excellent communication skills, a problem-solving mentality, the ability to think on your feet, and a genuine affinity for King’s.

Alumni Relations Student Representatives report to their shift’s Student Supervisor, and ultimately to the Manager Alumni Relations & Events.

Duties

• Serve as an ambassador by establishing an open and engaging line of communication between the University and its supporters.
• Call alumni, parents and special friends of the University to update their details, inform them of news and events at King’s, and ask for their financial support through the Annual Giving Fund.
• Accurately record pledges, donations, contact information, and detailed conversation notes.
• Sort, code and file information.
• Respond to questions, concerns and objections in a professional manner.
• Uphold Phonathon employment and confidentiality agreements.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Kathy.miller@ukings.ca by Monday, February 10, 2020

The University of King’s College invites applications for Junior Dons for the 2020-21 academic year.

The Junior Don exercises general disciplinary duties within the precincts of the College and is a resident supervisor of the first floor of Alexandra Hall or Angels’ Roost or works with another don in a Bay or other floor of Alexandra Hall. The Junior Don is expected to assist students through programming initiatives, individual support and referrals, and initial crisis response. The Junior Don works closely with a team of nine Dons and three other Junior Dons who together form the core of the residence staff team. They work together daily to coordinate their efforts as a team and as individuals. Junior Dons are also required to attend bi-weekly staff meetings.

Applicants should be senior undergraduate students at King’s finishing their third year of study or higher. Current King’s graduands are also encouraged to apply.

Remuneration is a single residence room and a residence meal plan (a taxable benefit).

The Junior Don is expected to be fully moved-in to accommodations no later than August 14, 2019 and must be available and on campus during specific dates throughout the year. Junior dons are encouraged to arrive a few days earlier. Please note that the below dates are tentative, based on the proposed Academic Dates for 2020-21. These include:

• August 24 to September 5, 2020 [to be confirmed]: Mandatory residence staff training.
• September 6-10, 2020 [to be confirmed]: Orientation week for new students.
• December 17, 2020 [to be confirmed]: Junior Dons may leave for the holiday break.
• January 4, 2021 [to be confirmed]: Junior Dons must return to campus for the Winter term.
• April 25, 2021 [to be confirmed]: Junior Dons may leave residence.
• April 30, 2021. Appointment officially ends, and junior dons must vacate their residence room.

Application packages [PDF] are available in hard copy from the front desk of Alexandra Hall, the Residence Office (3^rd floor New Academic Building). Full applications, together with covering letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and the names of three referees, should be mailed or delivered in person to the address below and received no later than March 2, 2020. Interviews for the position will be held shortly thereafter.

Address to:

The Residence Office
c/o Lisa Gregory
6350 Coburg Rd
University of King’s College
Halifax, NS, B3H 2A1

Department: Student Support Services & the Stay Connected Mental Health Project
Full/Part: Part-time (must be available to attend all training on September 1, 2 and 3, and to attend regular (every 3-4 weeks) peer network meetings throughout the year.
Salary: Honorarium
Location: Locations on-campus

Position Description

Strengthening peer support on university campuses is an important component of the Stay Connected Mental Health Project.  Each of the five partner universities will receive funding for two Student Peer Support Workers for the duration of the Project.  The Stay Connected Mental Health Project is an initiative of the Nova Scotia Health Authority Mental Health and Addictions Program and is supported by the QEII Health Sciences Foundation in partnership with the IWK and our partner universities. The Student Peer Support Worker position is as follows.

Position Summary

• Form a supportive, coaching relationship with a student who has a mental health problem.
• Provide support by modelling positive personal coping strategies and academic success skills.
• Support a fellow student by facilitating self-reflection and growth, building confidence, and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and positive coping strategies, within the parameters of a peer support relationship.
• Encourage the access of mental health services, if required.

 Benefits for Student Peer Support Worker

• Training in: mental health education, peer helping skills, responding to a mental health crisis, positive coping strategies, learning strategies, and stigma.
• Opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth.
• Develop transferable skills relevant to future career aspirations (teaching, counseling, health promotion, and other “helping” roles).
• Student Peer Support Workers who successfully complete the program will receive $5000.00 for the work term of August 31, 2020 – April 24, 2021 (34 weeks).

 Eligibility

• 2nd year or above with a strong academic standing in 2019/20
• Available to attend approximately 25 hours of training September 1-3, 2020  (Halifax)
• Willing to complete pre-training work over the summer if necessary (i.e. reading, poster development, planning meetings via email/skype etc.)
• Available to provide weekly peer support
• Registered and attending classes

 Skills and Experience

• Interest in providing personal support to a fellow student
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to listen and convey empathy and acceptance
• Self-reflective, mature, and reliable
• A high degree of self-awareness and capacity to apply appropriate boundaries
• Experience providing personal support and forming helping relationships an asset (mentoring, tutoring, or coaching)
• Experience with peer support modalities, whether receiving support or in a leadership role an asset
• Experience with overcoming a personal, mental health or academic challenge. Personal experience with overcoming a mental health challenge is considered an asset; please self-disclose.
• Awareness and sensitivity to diversity and equity issues
• A valid criminal record check
• Awareness of on campus resources

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly peer support activities which may involve drop in centre, structured group setting or meeting with an individual student. Commitment of up to 10 hours per week on average required (four hours peer support, remaining hours events and admin.)
• Participate in all mandatory training sessions offered throughout the duration of the contract.
• Meet twice a month with the Program Coordinator or Campus Support Person and submit weekly logs of support sessions, or as determined by these two entities.
• Attend monthly campus team meetings
• Attend support network meetings with all student peer support workers across the 5 partner universities (approx. every 4 weeks)
• Address any concerns with the peer you are supporting and promptly notify the Program Coordinator or Campus Support Person of any issues. Concerns might include: decrease in student’s physical or mental health or concerns for safety.
• Adhere to program policies regarding confidentiality and boundaries.
• Contribute to the planning, organizing and /or co-delivery of Mental Health 101 presentation to staff and faculty on home campus.
• Adhere to University policies.

To Apply

Please submit CV/resume with a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to the Alex Hall Front Desk by March 2 at 4 p.m.

Position Description and Expectations

Patrol plays a crucial role in our community by taking the pulse of our campus daily. As part of a peer support group, Patrol staff get to know residence students in order to aid in their transition to university life. As a key player in building the King’s community, patrol also encourages students to uphold our residence policies and guidelines. Finally, you yourself are to be an example of proper conduct for all students of the University and are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner. Patrol staff are members of the King’s residence staff, reporting to the Patrol Supervisors and to the Assistant Dean of Students.

Consult the residence guidelines.

Specifically, Student Patrol members are expected to

• Work in a professional capacity with the dean, assistant dean, dons, front desk, security, and facilities management staff.
• Know and encourage fellow students to uphold the residence guidelines and show a general respect for campus life. If you are unclear about a policy, please speak with a supervisor or the assistant dean.
• Conduct hourly rounds of the residence, as set forth in the shift checklist, reporting any anomalies or problems in the patrol log.
• Ensure incident reports are filled out appropriately and submitted at the end of every shift.
• Maintain team and student confidentiality.
• Seek assistance and accept direction from the duty dons on shift, when necessary.
• Accept scheduling and direction as given by patrol supervisors.
• Availability must include at least one overnight shift per week and one shift on a busy night per week (Monday night/Tuesday morning; Friday night/Saturday morning; Saturday night/Sunday morning).
• Ensure coverage of assigned shifts. If you are unable to cover an assigned shift you must find a replacement worker, and failing that, notify the patrol supervisors.
• Conduct minor facilities maintenance if necessary or as directed. (e.g. sweeping or shovelling)
• Maintain communication with patrol supervisors, and promptly inform them of any personnel problems.
• Attend patrol staff meetings (once per term and/or as required).
• Check your email account daily to be informed of all patrol updates.
• Patrol members who show up to work intoxicated or under the influence of drugs will be immediately dismissed.
• Patrol members who show up late or miss three shifts or meetings will be suspended or dismissed.
• Read the Patrol Manual in its entirety and attend a mandatory, three-day paid training period, on Monday, August 26^th; Tuesday, August 27^th; and Wednesday, August 28^th, 2020 [dates to be confirmed].
• New patrol staff members must work 3 “shadows shifts” with returners prior to assuming their own shift.
• Work additional shifts during Fall Orientation Week.

Patrol Wage

(subject to budgetary approval)

• Early evening shift (8 p.m. to 12 mid): $12.75 per hour
• Late night shift (12 mid to 8 a.m.): $13.75 per hour.

Workers will regularly work approximately 4 to 8 hours per week, depending upon the availability of shifts. Additional shifts may also come available. A maximum of 16 hours per week is permitted, on occasion.

Applications [PDF] are due by midnight on March 6 at the Alex Hall Front Desk. Applications are also available at Alex Hall front desk.

The University of King’s College is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage and welcome those who would contribute to the diversification of our staff and faculty including, but not limited to women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Description & Information for Applicants

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students, a Patrol Supervisor is to set an example for all Patrol staff, demonstrating what is expected from them as students and as representatives of the university. Duties include hiring, training, scheduling, being on-call, regular meetings with the Assistant Dean, upkeep of the Patrol office, and submitting payroll bi-weekly. Supervisors are responsible for disciplining staff but must first consult with the Assistant Dean on issues such as suspension or staff dismissal, which, if necessary, is carried out by the Assistant Dean or Dean. As Supervisor, you are a liaison between staff, administration, and the Dean’s Office. You will implement any new policies and communicate with the Assistant Dean, Dean and Patrol staff regularly.

Specifically, Patrol Supervisors are expected to

• Share duties of supervision, shift scheduling, mentorship, and training with co-supervisors.
• Know and uphold the Residence Guidelines.
• Follow through with complaints by Patrol, students, and Front Desk Workers by documenting all personnel incidents and informing the Assistant Dean.
• Ensure adequate coverage of all shifts.
• Provide feedback to Patrol workers as to their job performance and provide documentation to workers with suggestions for required improvements, if necessary.
• Provide professional leadership to Patrol workers, leading by example.
• Receive training from current supervisors and Assistant Dean during the 2020 Winter term.
• Maintain communication with Patrol workers.
• Ensure Patrol understands the importance of the Patrol Log and Incident Reports and the manner in which they should be filled out and submitted to the Assistant Dean.
• Maintain team confidentiality and student confidentiality.
• Communicate confidentiality policies & protocol to all workers.
• Maintain communication and professionalism with the Dons and Front Desk supervisors.
• Maintain cleanliness of Patrol office.
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Dean of Students and perform other duties as requested.
• Assist the Assistant Dean with Patrol interviews for 2020-21
• Assist the Assistant Dean with training events, including attendance and participation in the Fall Training event on August 26, 27 and 28, 2020.
• Assist in organizing Shadow Shifts for incoming Patrol staff hires.

Wage

Stipend (for all general administrative duties) of 5 hours per week at $12.75 per hour (during term) = $63.75/wk + wages for Patrol shifts worked.

Applications [PDF] are due at the Alex Hall front desk by midnight, March 6.

The University of King’s College is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage and welcome those who would contribute to the diversification of our staff and faculty including, but not limited to women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Description

King’s is hiring Alexandra Hall Desk staff for 2020/21. Alexandra Hall Desk staff works with the Deans, Dons, Patrol, Security and Facilities staff to support and encourage students and visitors to the University.

All desk staff are expected to uphold our residence policies and behave in a professional manner.  Desk staff reports to the Desk Supervisors, the Residence Receptionist and the Dean/Assistant Dean of Students.

The daily role of the student desk staff includes

• Answering the telephone, as well as the university switchboard as required
• Placing mail in appropriate mailboxes and providing mail pick-up for residents & visitors
• Assisting students, staff, faculty & visitors with questions and requests
• Distributing spare residence room keys & reporting fee payment in appropriate log
• Distributing access and keys for spaces on campus to students and visitors as required
• Providing online payment service for DalCard holders
• Providing printing service from the desk printer, using the DalCard Pay4Print system
• Handling Lost & Found with incoming found items and helping people looking for lost items
• Recording all items left for pick-up by others, labelling items & placing them in assigned storage

Desk Staff Wages

(subject to budget approval)

• Day and evening shifts (8:00 am-midnight) $12.75 per hour / Overnight shifts (midnight to 8:00am) $13.75 per hour
• Student staff is entitled to work 20 hours per week

This position is available to all returning King’s students.

Applications [PDF] are also available at Alex Hall front desk.

Applications deadline

Friday March 6, 2020

The University of King’s College is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We encourage and welcome those who would contribute to the diversification of our staff and faculty including, but not limited to women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Dining Services invites incoming students to apply for:

• Food Service Associate
• Catering Attendant

The Dining Services team is prepared to work with student schedules to benefit both parties.

For further details, please contact:

Andrea Lamb
Manager of Chartwells  Dining Services
Prince Hall, University of King’s College
andrea.lamb@compass-canada.com