Residence Education Coordinator

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.

• 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

• One year of experience in Residential Life or Student Affairs
• A commitment to student learning
• Ability to provide an example of collaborative programmatic efforts

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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