About the position
A leading student accommodation organisation is seeking a Residence & Building Manager to oversee the day-to-day management, student experience, well-being, and overall operations of a student residence.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe, well-managed, and welcoming environment while supporting students and coordinating various student life and community initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management and operations of the residence.
- Take responsibility for student well-being and support.
- Manage and implement student life programmes and activities.
- Coordinate sports, social, academic, wellness, career, leadership, and community engagement programmes.
- Support first-year students and newcomers through welcoming and integration initiatives.
- Manage and guide the Student Life Intern team.
- Assist with disciplinary processes and ensure compliance with House Rules.
- Maintain good order, safety, and a positive building culture.
- Handle student and parent/guardian enquiries.
- Manage communication between students and residence management.
- Assist with security incidents and provide after-hours support where required.
- Manage crisis situations and ensure appropriate reporting and follow-up.
- Monitor and manage student programme budgets.
- Work closely with staff and management to ensure a customer-focused, well-managed residence.
Requirements
- Social Work qualification or relevant experience OR
- Education qualification or relevant experience OR
- NPO / Non-Profit Organisation qualification or relevant experience OR
- Student or Youth Empowerment qualification or relevant experience.
- Previous experience working with students, youth, communities, or in a residential environment.
- Experience in building, residence, property, facilities, or community management will be advantageous.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience managing programmes, events, teams, or community initiatives.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations and crisis management.
- Budget management experience will be advantageous.
- First Aid and other relevant certificates will be beneficial.
- Must be comfortable with a live-in role and after-hours responsibilities.
How to Apply:
- Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Mischa [Email Address Removed].com
- We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
Desired Skills:
- Residence & Building Manager
- Residence & Building Manager
- Residence & Building Manager
