Residential Life Administrator, Associate

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette invites applications for a full-time Residential Life Administrator, Associate. This live-on position emphasizes building inclusive, learner-centered residential communities and mentoring student staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 0–1 year of experience, and the ability to manage programs, staff, and regulatory considerations with a focus on student learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• 0-1 year of experience.
• One year professional work experience.
• Ability to interpret local, state, and federal policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop inclusive residential communities with a curricular focus.
• Coach and supervise student staff; mentor graduate students.
• Lead residence operations to create a respectful, learner-centered environment.
• Foster student learning, academic success, and co-curricular participation.
• Support a diverse population and respond to sensitive issues.

Skills

Decision making

Supervision

Strategic thinking

Customer service

Communication

Flexibility

Intercultural competence

Drive for results

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Residential Life Administrator, Associate

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

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EOE: Purdue University is an EO/EA University

Education

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree

Experience

Minimum of 0 to 1 year of experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

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