Residence Education Coordinator

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Job Title:

Residence Education Coordinator

City:
West Lafayette

Job Description:

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

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- * 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.

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

1-2 years of experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Start Date:

2/16/26