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Req Id:  38179
Job Title:  Student Affairs Specialist - FSCL
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

Job Summary

This role delivers services and programs that support the mission of Fraternity, Sorority and Cooperative Life (FSCL) and the umbrella unit of the Roger C. Stewart Office of Student Leadership, Engagement and Community (SLEC), enhancing the overall quality of the student life experience at Purdue University focused on both the individual student and the overall community here at Purdue. The Student Affairs Specialist serves as a resource to students and university staff, provides advising to student organizations/councils, officers, and advisors. Will cultivate and manage partnerships to enhance the overall student leadership experience across all SLEC units, Student Life, and the wider university.  While assigned to a specific unit within SLEC, the Student Affairs Specialist will be expected to assist with overall support for programming and student leadership development across all SLEC areas.

 

At Purdue, we value unrivaled pride and unlimited potential—offering a collaborative environment where your dedication to student leadership and success helps build a vibrant, engaged community. Join us in empowering Boilermakers to grow as leaders and contribute meaningfully to campus life, supported by a culture that fosters continuous learning and innovation.

What We Are Looking For

Education and Experience:

 

Required:

  • Two (2) years of professional experience providing direct student service in higher education.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

 

Preferred:

  • Master's degree in higher education, college student development, student affairs counseling, student personnel services, or a related field preferred.

 

Skills:

 

Required:

  • Effective rapport building and strong interpersonal skills including excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated experience planning and implementing a wide variety of outreach/educational programs.
  • Evidence of strong organizational skills and ability to complete multiple tasks in a busy environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex and sensitive problems creatively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to grasp knowledge of policies and procedures related to different aspects of student services.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with campus departments, student groups and colleagues.
  • Ability to discern appropriate level of communication with multiple audiences and maintain confidentiality around complex and sensitive issues to comply with applicable ADA, FERPA, and other applicable state, federal, University, and College of Professional Studies guidelines.
  • Knowledge of college-student development issues and commitment to student service with a vested interest in staying abreast of research in the field of academic and student affairs.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Flexibility in work assignments and work hours to include some evenings/weekends. 

Additional Information

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band S055
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/staffpb.php
Job Code #20002134 
Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Effective August 1, 2022 a background check will be required for all internal employees who have not had one within the last year. 

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University.
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Posting Start Date:  8/14/25