Residence Education Coordinator

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Residential Education Coordinator (REC) for University Residences. This full-time, live-on role includes a 12-month apartment and board plan, focusing on inclusive, learner-centered housing and strong student learning outcomes.

The REC will build relationships with students, faculty, and staff, coach graduate students, supervise student staff, and respond to sensitive issues to foster a diverse, respectful community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• 0-1 year of experience.
• One year professional work experience.
• Ability to support a culture of professionalism aligned with unit values.
• Strong skills in decision making, problem solving, strategic thinking, financial management, and drive for results.
• Experience in supervision, leading others and promoting teamwork.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and interpret rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead residence operations to create a positive intercultural, learner-centered community.
• Coach and supervise student staff; mentor graduate students.
• Foster respect for differences and support student groups and co-curricular participation.
• Promote student learning, academic success, and co-curricular involvement.
• Respond to sensitive issues and maintain a supportive residential environment.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Supervision

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Intercultural competence

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

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 supervisionMust 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