Residence Education Coordinator Assistant

The Residence Education Coordinator Assistant (RECA) is an entry level full-time professional, live-on position within University Residences with a 12-month apartment and board plan. The RECA is closely supervised and 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. Under the direction of leadership, responsible for leading residence operations in a way that creates and maintains a positive, intercultural, learner-centered community. The RECA 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 RECA will facilitate and develop a nurturing residential community, responding to sensitive issues and fostering a supporting environment for a highly diverse population.

The Residential Life Team at Purdue University supports the nearly 16,000 residential students living on Purdue University's West Lafayette campus. Our team is comprised of nearly 30 professional staff members working on several teams. This includes our Coordinators and Assistant Directors of Residential Life providing direct support to our communities, our Residential Academic Initiatives team supporting the larger projects and programs of the department, and our Student Leadership and Multilcultural Education team supporting the many student organizations within our department.

• Learn more about our Team HERE.
• Learn more about the position HERE.
   

Education and Experience:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 0-1 year of work experience in residential life or student affairs

Preferred: 

• One year of experience in residential life or student affairs

Skills:
Required:

• 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
• 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

• Purdue University 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:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Compensation Information: 

• Career Stream: Professional 1
• Pay Band: S045
• Job Code: 20002109
• Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/