Residential Learning Coordinator

Purdue University Northwest; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

15 days vacation first year

20+ vacation after year two

Retirement contributions 10%

Health Savings Account contributions

10 paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition remission

Job summary

Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, IN seeks a Residential Learning Coordinator to manage a 950-resident on-campus community and supervise student staff, in partnership with the Assistant Director for Residential Education.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 1–2 years in housing or student affairs, and experience with emergency response. The position includes an on-call rotation and a typical 8am–5pm schedule with some evening work and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–2 years in Housing/Student Affairs/Counseling; emergency response experience.
• Graduate school counts as full-time experience.
• Experience living in a college housing environment and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a residence hall community.
• Participate in on-call housing duty rotation.
• Support growth and development of student staff.

Skills

Counseling skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

Diversity collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

StarRez

Maxient

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview of Residential Learning Coordinator

The Residential Learning Coordinator (RLC) is responsible forcreating and supporting a combined community of 950 on campusresidents as well as supervise/aid in the growth and development ofstudent staff members. The RLC will oversee the daily operations ofa residence hall community in conjunction with the AssistantDirector for Residential Education and participate in a housingon-call duty rotation. Experience in higher education is preferred. Two years of professional or graduate experience managing collegehousing or related areas is preferred.

Pay:

• $42,000 - $44,000

Schedule:

• Typical 8am – 5pm with occasional evening work and weekends;will flex work schedule to accommodate

Duties & Responsibilities of Residential LearningCoordinator

• Bachelor’s degree required

Benefits of Residential Learning Coordinator

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
• Accrue 15 days’ vacation your first year, then 22 days’vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
• University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waitingperiod)
• University contributions to Health Savings Account – Plus a chance to earn more through participating in UniversityWellness Initiatives
• 10 paid holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent childrenat any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, pleasevisit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Education of Residential Learning Coordinator

• Bachelor’s degree required

Experience of Residential Learning Coordinator

• 1-2 years of experience in Housing/Student Affairs/Counselingas well as have experience in emergency response
• Preferred previous experience living in a college housingenvironment and obtained supervisory experience (student staffpreferred). Two years of Graduate school experience will count asone-year full time experience.

Core Competencies Residential Learning Coordinator

• Ability to independently manage a variety of projects withfrequent interruptions and shifting priorities, to organize acontinuous flow of work in a timely manner and meet mandatorydeadlines
• Excellent record keeping and organizational skills with abilityto pay strict attention to detail. This position requiresindependent decision-making abilities, outstanding organizationalskills, and excellent judgment, a high level of self-motivation andaccountability
• Must exhibit flexibility, adaptability, and willingness tocontribute to the successful achievement of personal, unit anddepartment goals with a continuous improvement mindset
• Must have the ability to work with diverse groups ofindividuals as well as be able to show care and empathy. Counselingskills are a must for working in this environment
• Experience working with StarRez (or similar system), Maxient,and Microsoft Office software preferred
• Must have knowledge about student development, includingexperience with student conduct
• Supervisory experience in leading a team of undergraduatestudents preferred

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for thisposition

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer ofemployment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successfulbackground check along with a motor vehicle records check ifapplicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered universitythat transforms lives through innovative education, impactfulresearch and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana inthe greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park,PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 corestudents, in a wide range of academic programs at thebaccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff membersfor operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branchcampus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in NorthwestIndiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’svalues reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation,a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regionaluniversities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Collegesreport and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well anInnovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision tocultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNWadvances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positivelyimpacts regional development.

FLSA Status

Exempt