Job Summary
Job Title: Student Summer Program Coordinator (U010) – Student Clerical Service
Division: Student Life
Department: University Residences Summer Residential and Dining Program Programs
Compensation Hours/Week
$12.00/hour Spring 2027 semester 5-10 hours per week
Summer Room and Board Summer 2027 35-40 hours per week
Required hours include days, evenings, weekends, overnight hours, and holidays
Position Requirements
Required on-call rotation
Required to live in the assigned hall for the duration of the summer program season
Position is considered a full-time commitment, Internship eligible
No additional employment is permitted
Candidates are not permitted to take summer classes
Target hire date (time to complete paperwork + web certifications): Monday, February 8, 2027
Target start date (first day of training): Monday, February 15, 2027
Job Description
The primary role of the Summer Program Coordinator (SPC) position is to understand and participate in the development and execution of summer programs. The goal of this position is to give students valuable real-world experience in a customer service-related environment. The SPC position should work 5-10 hours per week during the academic year and 35-40 hours per week during the summer. The SPC must be reliable, organized, responsible, and flexible. They must also be ambitious, detail-oriented, creative, and driven.
The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in University Residences Summer Residential and Dining Programs processes and have had some supervisory experience.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one semester of college coursework completed
Must be actively enrolled at Purdue University, Purdue University Global, or a local accredited college
Previous work experience within University Residences and or Summer Programs is preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Flexible and dependable with strong attention to detail
Problem-solving, logic, and reasoning skills
Customer service oriented
Ability to multitask and work within deadlines
Ability to work independently and with a team
Be timely and organized
Previous experience as a Community Assistant, Staffing Assistant, or Academic year Student Office Staff (SOS) or Student Office Coordinator (SOC) for University Residences or equivalent is preferred, but not required
Previous leadership experience preferred
Previous event planning or project management experience preferred