Job Title: Residence Education Coordinator

Purdue University College of Engineering-Office of Academic Affairs; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University College of Engineering's Office of Academic Affairs seeks a Residence Education Coordinator in West Lafayette. This full-time, live-on position helps create inclusive, learner-centered communities, supporting student learning and co-curricular participation.

The role collaborates with faculty and staff to nurture growth and academic achievement. The REC supervises student staff, mentors graduate students, and leads residence operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; professional experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret local, state, and federal regulations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Thrive in a diverse, learner-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student staff and mentor graduate students.
• Lead residence operations to foster inclusive communities.
• Promote learning and co-curricular participation.
• Advise and support student groups and address sensitive issues.
• Cultivate respectful, diverse campus environments.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Change management

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Drive for results

Supervision

Leading others

Teamwork

Independent work

Regulatory interpretation

Customer service

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Professional development

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Job Title: Residence Education Coordinator

City: West Lafayette

Job Summary

The Residential Education Coordinator (REC) is a full-time professional, live-on position within University Residences with a 12-month apartment and board plan. The REC is responsible for developing strong, inclusive residential communities with a curricular focus. This position will form relationships with individual students, faculty, and staff, including coaching and supervising student staff and mentoring graduate students. Responsible for leading residence operations in a way that creates and maintains a positive, intercultural, learner-centered community. The REC will promote, encourage, and reward student learning, academic success, and co-curricular participation. Responsible for fostering an atmosphere of respect for individual differences and community values and advising and supporting student groups. The REC will facilitate and develop a nurturing residential community, responding to sensitive issues and fostering a supporting environment for a highly diverse population.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor degree


• 0-1 year of experience


• One year professional work experience.


• Ability to support a culture of professionalism in alignment with unit values


• Skills in decision making/problems solving, continuous improvement/change management, strategic thinking, financial management, and drive for results.


• Skills in supervision, leading others and promoting teamwork in daily work activity.


• Ability to work and thrive under limited supervision.


• Must have the ability to understand and interpret related local, state, and federal regulations, guidelines, codes and laws.


• Customer service and communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds.


• Desire to increase knowledge and skills through on-going development activities.


• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.


• A valid US or Canadian Driver's License.

What Is Helpful:

• One year of experience in Residential Life or Student Affairs.


• A commitment to student learning


• Ability to provide an example of collaborative programmatic efforts.

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary


• https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf


• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position


• A background check will be required for employment in this position


• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)


• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

EOE: Purdue University is an EO/EA University