Residence Front Desk Services Coordinator

Job Category

CUPE 116

CUPE 116 Salaried - Residence Front Desk Srv Coord

Residence Front Desk Services Coordinator

Front Desk Service Representatives | Residence Life | Student Housing and Community Services

$5,772.00 - $6,193.00 CAD Monthly

August 27, 2026

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Ongoing

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

This position is part of a team that provides support services that fosters safety and security, and strong student communities within Residence. Reporting directly to the Associate Director Residence Life, Service Development and Operations, the Residence Front Desk Services Coordinator is responsible for the daily administration and delivery of front desk services in the UBC residences. This includes providing security services, signing in and out sub-master keys - both electronic and physical - to appropriate Student Housing and Community Services (SHCS) staff, processing payroll and supervising, recruiting, training and scheduling Front Desk Service Representatives (FDSRs).

Active committee membership in both external and SHCS committees can be required.

Performs all of the duties of a Fronts Desk Services Representative (FDSR) (please see attached job description) and is responsible for the following:

• Under the Direction of the Operations Manager, Front Desk Services, conducts interviews and recommends candidates for hiring in accordance to UBC and CUPE 116 guidelines.
• Facilitate onboarding, orientation and training of newly hired FDSRs
• Provide additional training as needed to maintain departmental service standards
• Assist in the planning and coordination of annual Front Desk team retreat for all staff (new and returning)
• Develop and maintain staff training and procedure manuals - electronic and hard copy. Make recommendation for amendments, and implement approved changes as required.
• Coaches staff to improve efficiency and effectiveness and note any concerns that may require follow-up or may lead to progressive discipline.

Provide cost-effective staffing recommendations for each residence area depending on known volumes and expected levels of activity and fluctuations.

• Coordinate work flow and assign administrative tasks to other shifts, including security, parking patrols, key inventory checks, mailbox audits, etc
• Updates online scheduling software, tracks staff absences, verifies time cards, completes payroll sheets and submits leave forms for FDSR s scheduled for the residence areas
• Process payroll spreadsheets and enters and posts information - including statutory holiday pay, overtime, etc., - in the payroll database
• Assists in the implementation of the department safety plan; trains staff on safety procedures, completes incident report for work place injuries, and ensures safety procedures are followed.

Coordinates turnover with Conferences and Accommodations unit within SHCS to ensure smooth transition from conference operations to student occupancy.

• Supports SHCS mission of safety and security by conducting annual inventory of residence keys and initiating lock changes as necessary. This includes maintenance of electronic key systems.
• Provides supervision to FDSRs in preparing residence front desks and related services for student occupancy. This includes:
  • Coordinating the assembly of residence check-in packages three times a year.
  • Maintaining an inventory of office supplies
  • Ensuring all business machines are in working condition.
  • Set up and coordinate mail service
  • Initiates and processes financial assessments for damaged and missing equipment
  • Administers and is responsible for a cash float of approximately $3000.
  • Assigns student parking spaces, and maintains accurate records of special assignments and waiting lists
  • In collaboration with Residence Life Management Team, responsible for administering Residence Sublet process.
  • Provides recommendations for improvement for our proprietary software programs to increase efficiency and usability
  • Assists in the coordination of residence construction and ma