With over 100 student staff and a full roster of professional staff available to support you, joining the Student Housing team can be a rewarding experience for many reasons:
Community Engagement: Student Housing roles involve working with a diverse group of individuals and departments. This provides students with networking opportunities that can be beneficial for future career prospects. Building connections with university staff and administrators may open doors to potential placements or job opportunities.
Leadership skill development: Many roles come with responsibilities that require leadership and decision-making skills. These roles may involve organizing events, addressing conflicts, and ensuring the well-being of residents. Taking on these responsibilities can contribute to your personal and professional growth.
Impact on others: Student Housing positions often involve helping others, whether it's providing support to residents, organizing educational programs, or assisting with personal challenges. The ability to make a positive impact on the lives of fellow students can be intrinsically rewarding.
"Working in housing has been such an enriching experience both personally and professionally. The strategies that I engage with in my role directly address and benefit my academic and career goals. I've had incredible opportunities to develop leadership skills, communication skills, and build community!"
- Amy Graves, Residence Life Don
Hiring Information Webinar
Student Housing hosted a live webinar on Thursday, January 11, 2024 that covered the following information:
- Overview of Student Housing positions
- Training Dates
- Meet the Prostaff/Student staff
- Q&A
If you would like to watch the recording, please click the button below.
Trent Student Housing embraces, values, and celebrates the diversity and lived experiences of our students and fosters an inclusive community. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism and through our programs and services actively work to educate students and staff in developing communities where students experience a sense of belonging.
We all share collective responsibility to create and uphold an inclusive and respectful environment for students. Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Discrimination, racism, and harassment have no place in residence.
Resources
Need some support getting started on your application for a position with Student Housing? Whether you’re looking to update your resume, need advice on your cover letter, or want help prepping for an interview, Careerspace has a variety of resources to help you in your job search. They will be hosting workshops throughout the hiring window:
Sessions
Careerspace session #1 - December 19 from 7:00 PM - 8:30 P.M.
Resumes and Cover Letters - 7:00 - 7:45 P.M
5-minute break
Interview Skills - 7:50 - 8:30 P.M.
Register via Zoom: https://trentu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tf-muqjwqG9V5cIXtoD-L_9pSKWh2qfuu#/registration
Careerspace session #2 - January 9 from 5:00 P.M. -6:30 P.M.
Resumes and Cover Letters - 5:00 - 5:45 P.M
5-minute break
Interview Skills - 5:50 - 6:30 P.M.
Register via Zoom: https://trentu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pce2tqTIiH9frxCehXQTx9pc7-4zrXDOv#/registration
Virtual Drop-in with Career Peers for Positions with Student Housing
Jan 12, 2024 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Meet virtually with a Career Peer to prepare your resume and cover letter for positions with Trent Housing. This is a drop-in event with no formal appointment times.
We recommend having a cover letter and resume draft ready so that the Career Peer can give you feedback. Here are a few resources you can check out to help with this:- Attend one of our workshops (register on the SEP calendar)
- Check out our Tip Sheets and examples https://www.trentu.ca/careerspace/get-career-ready/resources/tip-sheets
- Complete this resume and cover letter module: https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/careerworkforceready/part/resume-and-cover-letter-writing-2/
Use the link below to register on Zoom:https://trentu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqdeuqpzwiEtApgkiwDQq_XCYqD-olR6h2
Learn more about Careerspace: Look for Work - careerspace - Trent University
Contact
If you have questions about the positions or our hiring process, please contact us at workwithousing@trentu.ca.