Chiedza Chikwavaire

Manager, Residence Life @University of British Columbia

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The University of British Columbia (UBC) is consistently recognized as one of the top universities globally. As the Manager of Residence Life,I play a critical role in enhancing the student experience by ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive living environment. I oversee various aspects of residential life, including student support, community development, and conflict resolution. My role is pivotal in fostering a sense of belonging among students and promoting their academic and personal growth. I have presented at the Association of College and Housing Officers -International Conference on engaging with Indigenous voices through residence life education and was a panelist for their Multicultural Institute. I am familiar with the research process to ensure evidence based decisions are made. Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, and English. Strong administrative professional with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) focused in Human Nutrition from St. Francis Xavier University.

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Work Background

The University of British ColumbiaResidence Life Manager

Jul. 2021

Queen's UniversityResidence Life Coordinator

Aug. 2019 - Jun. 2021Kingston, Ontario-Establish a vibrant residence community that provides feedback and mentoring support. -Directly supervise 19 staff including performance management and budgetary oversight. -Counsel students and staff on diverse personal and emotional issues and connect them to appropriate resources -Facilitate behavioral meetings and sanctions -First responder for crisis situations for 4500 first year students

Campus Living CentresResidence Life Coordinator

Jun. 2018 - Aug. 2019Calgary, Canada Area-Member of a 3-person leadership team, which professionally facilitates the social, academic, and personal lives of over 800 student residents. - Supervise 15 Residence Advisors and facilitate their recruitment, on-boarding, training and leadership development and performance management including evaluations and feedback. -Indirectly supervise 10+ front desk staff to support overall residence operation. -Counsel and coach residents on personal and mental health issues and liaise with Counseling Achievements include: Acquiring and using ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) for a handful of individuals on-site incidents - Organizing the creation of an annual calendar that outlines all projects, deadlines, and resources needed to accomplish each task See less

St. Francis Xavier UniversityHall Director

Sep. 2017 - Apr. 2018AntigonishIn this position I a responsible for the facilitation of creating a safe environment in the residence building to ensure that students have the best residence experience possible.

St. Francis Xavier UniversityX-Patrol

Oct. 2014 - Apr. 2018Nova Scotia, CanadaAs an X-patrol member, we walk around campus at night making sure that the campus is safe. We aim to foster and build community. In this role I am allowed to exercise my leadership skills by making sure students feel safe on campus and that they are following the commnunity code.

St. Francis Xavier UniversityMicrobiology Lab demonstrator

Jan. 2017 - Apr. 2017Nova Scotia, CanadaAs a lab demonstrator I help the instructor in teaching students how to do lab techniques properly. In this position I use my leadership role to make students feel confident in their work.

St. Francis Xavier UniversityResident Assistant

Jan. 2017 - Apr. 2017Nova Scotia, CanadaAs a resident assistant my role is to create a safe space for students in residence. I make sure that students in residence are abiding by the comminity code. This role allows me to use my leadership skills and impact students lives. It allows for me to form good relationships with the residence and practice servant leadership.

St. Francis Xavier UniversityStudent Union Reasearch officer

Oct. 2015 - Apr. 2016Nova Scotia, CanadaAs a research officer my role was to conduct research on topics that were of importance to student life.

Bishopslea Prepatory School for GirlsJunior Mistress

Jan. 2014 - Sep. 2014ZimbabweI was a Junior Mistress at the preparatory school for girls. My roles involved being a teachers assistant for a grade two class of twenty-six girls as well as assisting the school coach run activities and events for three hundred and fifty girls during the afternoons. The sporting activities included swimming, tennis, athletics, field hockey, cross country and netball.

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