About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><div> <div> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor degree</li> <li>0-1 year of experience </li> <li>One year professional work experience. </li> <li>Ability to support a culture of professionalism in alignment with unit values </li> <li>Skills in decision making/problems solving, continuous improvement/change management, strategic thinking, financial management, and drive for results.</li> <li>Skills in supervision, leading others and promoting teamwork in daily work activity. </li> <li>Ability to work and thrive under limited supervision.</li> <li>Must have the ability to understand and interpret related local, state, and federal regulations, guidelines, codes and laws.</li> <li>Customer service and communication skills.</li> <li>Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds.</li> <li>Desire to increase knowledge and skills through on-going development activities.</li> <li>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.</li> <li>A valid US or Canadian Driver's License.</li> </ul> <p> <br><strong>What is helpful:</strong></p> <ul> <li>One year of experience in Residential Life or Student Affairs.</li> <li>A commitment to student learning</li> <li>Ability to provide an example of collaborative programmatic efforts.</li> </ul> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additional Information:</span></h2> </div> <div> <ul> <li>To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary </li> <li>https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf</li> <li>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position </li> <li>A background check will be required for employment in this position</li> <li>FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)</li> <li>Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Who We Are:</strong><br>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.</p> </div> </div></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education</b></H2> </div><div>Master's Degree</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience</b></H2> </div><div>1-2 years of experience</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>FLSA Status</b></H2> </div><div>Exempt</div></div></div>