Purdue University

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.

P1 Requirements

Bachelor degree

0-1 year of experience

P2 Requirements

Masters Degree

1 year of experience

Who We Are at Purdue University:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Master's degree in Higher Education or related field
• One year professional work experience.
• Graduate experience would count towards the minimum.
• 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: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.

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 / AA:

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

1-2 years of experience

FLSA Status

Exempt