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