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 
• https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
• 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.