WE’RE HIRING! RESIDENCE DON AND SENIOR RESIDENCE DON APPLICATIONS ARE BELOW
The Role of the Residence Don
Residence Dons are student leaders who live in the St. Michael’s College community and are responsible for overseeing the various houses that comprise the St. Michael’s College residences. Dons bring their passion and enthusiasm for the overall student experience and university life to our residence communities. They offer mentorship, support and create an engaging, inclusive and supportive atmosphere for all students so that they can connect and build relationships with each other.
Also, Dons are committed to supporting residence life by organizing events, developing community building initiatives and providing mentorship and guidance to individual students.
The Importance of Residence Dons
The University of St. Michael’s College is committed to developing student leaders who can communicate the mission and values of the institution through their leadership and example. To this end, Residence Dons serve as role models for our student body and are ambassadors for the University at large. In collaboration with the Dean’s Office, the residence dons work together to aid in the formation of the whole student, by supporting multiple aspects of the student experience.
Qualifications for Residence Dons
1. Must be able to demonstrate values-based leadership, integrity, and exercise good judgement at all times.
2. Must be registered as a full-time student at the University of Toronto in both the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 terms. This includes students who are on co-op terms. If you will be on a co-op term, co-op placement must be fully remote or must be located nearby St. Michael’s College (subject to discretion of the College).
3. Must have achieved at least two years of post-secondary education by the Fall 2025 term.*
4. Must be in good academic standing**
5. Having experience living in residence is NOT a requirement and will not be a factor in screening applicants.
* If you are currently in your second year of post-secondary education, you are eligible as you will be in your third year by Fall 2025 and Winter 2026.
**Only those who meet our cGPA requirement of being “in good standing” as of applying to the Residence Don role will be invited to the Residence Don carousel interview on Saturday, January 25, 2025
St. Michael’s College Residence Don Information Sessions
For more information about the Residence Don role at St. Michael’s College, please join current members of the Residence Life team for an information session:
- Thursday, January 9, 2025, 1:00pm – 3pm in Brennan Hall (in front of the COOP)
Hiring Process
The hiring process consists of 3 steps:
- Submitting an application
- Qualified candidates will receive an invitation to participate in a Carousel Interview which will happen on Saturday, January 25, 2025 (time and location TBD). The Carousel Interview will include group activities and a few individual behavioural style questions. These activities and questions will allow for candidates to showcase their leadership, teamwork and problem solving skills. The interviewers are made up of current student staff members.
- From the Carousel Interview, successful candidates will then be invited to attend a formal interview which will take place around late January to early February 2025. The interviewers for the formal interview are made up of members of the Office of the Dean of Students.
Both the Carousel Interview and the Formal Interview will be held in-person. Accommodations regarding dates and times of the interview and the method of which the interviews are held (in person or virtual) may be made due to extenuating circumstances. All interview accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you are unable to attend either the Carousel Interview or the Formal Interview due to extenuating circumstances, please send an email to russell.tho@utoronto.ca as soon as possible.
Our Residence Don applications for the 2025/26 academic year at St. Michael’s College is now OPEN
Residence Don Application Form
For more information about the Residence Don position and to apply, please submit this form to apply
For more information about the Senior Residence Don position and to apply, please submit this form to apply
All applications are due by January 12, 2025 at 11.59PM