Luther College High School invites applications for the role of Residence Manager – Women for the 2026-2027 academic year. Reporting to the Vice Principal of Student Life, this position is responsible for supervision, administration, guidance, and development of the residence program and tending to the general welfare of students. The successful applicant is required to live in a suite on campus. Duties to commence approximately August 17, 2026.
Responsibilities
Residence Student Support
- Responsible for the general welfare of all female dormitory students through direct oversight of day-to-day management of girls’ dorm.
- Implement a dorm curriculum through weekly meetings with dorm students. Share in the planning and supervision of two monthly dorm activities.
- Support the social, academic, and personal adjustment of students to dorm life and school.
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor to residence students.
- Supervision of dorm activities (ex. gymnasium usage).
Supporting Student Health
- Administer prescription and over-the-counter medications and chart accurately.
- Train Residence Assistants in correct medication dispensing and charting.
- Perform regular medication audits and make necessary corrections.
- Provide first-aid intervention and emergency response as required.
- Take current Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, Assessment of Risk to Others Training, and Standard First Aid/CPR training.
- With the RN, create a Safety Plan for students at risk of self-injury or suicide.
- Accompany students to medical appointments and provide feedback to RN.
- Fill out Incident Reports as needed.
- Assist students in applying for HSN cards and ensure cards are up to date.
Administration
- Schedule and track Residence Assistant shifts and manage a staff of team members including a tutor and library specialist.
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Administration staff in hiring new residence employees.
- Track residence attendance, illness etc.
- Communicate with parents/guardians of residence students and keep them informed of student progress.
- Communicate with teachers, nurses and other staff regarding residence students, check in daily with students and Residence Assistants, and assist with tracking document renewals for international students.
- Oversee the dorm budget by tracking expenses, communicating with finance, and submitting budget requests for the next school year.
- Maintain working relationships with all operational areas of the College including staff in the Main Office, Recruitment and Admissions, and teachers, tutors, maintenance, cafeteria, and IT staff.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree completed or may also consider a candidate currently working on completing a degree.
- Experience working with and counselling youth preferred.
- Previous knowledge of residence life and activities and knowledge of residence administration procedures would be considered an asset.
- An understanding of the Luther College experience, both academic and residence, would be considered an asset.
- Superior ability to plan, undertake, and assess the effectiveness of processes and plans.
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, problem-solving/troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work productively as part of a team and independently.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to relate well to students, parents, staff, and the public.
- Appreciation, support, and commitment to the College’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Affinity with the goals of Luther College and the small college environment in which flexibility, warmth, and compassion are necessary and valued.
- Willingness to work in an environment where collaboration among staff, at times beyond the job description, is necessary and valued.
- A valid driver’s license would be considered an asset.
- As this position is working with minor students, a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check will be required.
Working Conditions
- This is a full-time ten-month term salaried position with hours of work normally totalling 40 hours per week. While hours are mostly during the week, some evening and weekend hours will be required to accommodate emergencies, special events, or provide coverage as needed.
- The candidate is required to live in a suite on campus. Discounted accommodations are included, and an optional meal plan is available for purchase.
Salary and Benefits
The ten-month salary range for this position is $51,740 to $69,847. Luther College offers medical and dental benefits, an RRSP, and an employee and family assistance plan.
To Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references in a single PDF document to [email protected] by 9:00 a.m. on July 15, 2026.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Luther College is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation, and all groups protected by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. Applicants are invited to self-identify in as many categories as apply. Upon request, accommodation will be provided by Luther College throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.
Luther College is located on Treaty 4 territory, the original homeland of the nêhiyawak, Anihšināpēk, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda peoples, and Michif/Métis nation. Today, these lands continue to be the shared Territory of many diverse peoples from near and far. For Luther College, this acknowledgement is a recognition of the shared histories of Indigenous and non‐Indigenous peoples, and a reflection of our commitment, as visitors on this land, to the continuing act of reconciliation essential to our shared futures together. To this end, Luther College works to support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, especially numbers 62-64.
Luther College
Context
Luther College High School is a historical independent school offering exceptional secondary education for students in grades 9 to 12. Luther College High School continues its strong tradition of academic excellence as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School which offers the IB Diploma Programme, exceptional English as an Additional Language (EAL) and international student programs, strong music and arts programming, as well as a proud athletic tradition. Our academic standards, along with a dedicated teaching staff, challenge students to excel. Additionally, Luther College is a boarding school with a dormitory program that plays an important part in our inclusive community.
A Luther College Education
Our education is much more than completing high school—it’s a way to learn about creating meaning and purpose in life beyond in a future career. Rooted in our Lutheran and Christian faith history, we welcome all who want to study here: regardless of ethnicity, background, religion, gender, or orientation. Luther College is a diverse and inclusive campus open to students of all faiths and no faith. We are an institution which truly believes that meaning and purpose in life comes through serving others to make the world a better place. We remain anchored in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), and are proud to be the only Canadian member of the Network of ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) Colleges and Universities (NECU).
Mission
Luther College prepares students to be compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers, through academic excellence and a community of care that is rooted in our call to love and serve our neighbours.
Vision
Luther College makes transformative change for a more grace-filled, just, and joyful world.
Values
Luther College has developed a set of values which inform and inspire all that we do. These include:
- Rooted and Open: Rooted in the Lutheran intellectual tradition and open to insights from other religious, spiritual, and secular traditions. In our Canadian context, we feel especially called to recognize and value Indigenous worldviews, knowledge, and perspectives.
- Excellence: Innovation, creativity, exploration, and critical thinking and the desire to do our best in everything that we do.
- Compassion, Care and Stewardship: Care for all entrusted to us—students, one another, our resources, and the world we live in.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Safety, acceptance, and respect for all while valuing differences in individuals and among people(s).
- Integrity: Honesty, transparency, and accountability.
