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Purdue University Northwest

Residential Learning Coordinator

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A Higher Education Program Coordinator coordinates one or more programs carried out by a college or university. Often specializes in academic support-focused programs.

$85,724 / year median in Indiana

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Job Description

Overview of Residential Learning Coordinator The Residential Learning Coordinator (RLC) is responsible for creating and supporting a combined community of 950 on campus residents as well as supervise/aid in the growth and development of student staff members. The RLC will oversee the daily operations of a residence hall community in conjunction with the Assistant Director for Residential Education and participate in a housing on-call duty rotation. Experience in higher education is preferred. Two years of professional or graduate experience managing college housing or related areas is preferred.
Pay:
$42,000
  • $44,000
Schedule:
Typically 8am
  • 5pm with occasional evening work and weekends; will flex work schedule to accommodate Duties & Responsibilities of Residential Learning Coordinator Bachelor's degree required Benefits of Residential Learning Coordinator Full benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more Accrue 15 days' vacation your first year, then 22 days' vacation your 2nd year plus rollover University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting period) University contributions to Health Savings Account
  • Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives 10 paid holidays Employee Wellness Programs Paid Parental Leave after one year of service Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.
pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/ Education of Residential Learning Coordinator Bachelor's degree required Experience of Residential Learning Coordinator 1-2 years of experience in Housing/Student Affairs/Counseling as well as have experience in emergency response Preferred previous experience living in a college housing environment and obtained supervisory experience (student staff preferred). Two years of Graduate school experience will count as one-year full time experience. Core Competencies Residential Learning Coordinator Ability to independently manage a variety of projects with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities, to organize a continuous flow of work in a timely manner and meet mandatory deadlines Excellent record keeping and organizational skills with ability to pay strict attention to detail. This position requires independent decision-making abilities, outstanding organizational skills, and excellent judgment, a high level of self-motivation and accountability Must exhibit flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to contribute to the successful achievement of personal, unit and department goals with a continuous improvement mindset Must have the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals as well as be able to show care and empathy. Counseling skills are a must for working in this environment Experience working with StarRez (or similar system), Maxient, and Microsoft Office software preferred Must have knowledge about student development, including experience with student conduct Supervisory experience in leading a team of undergraduate students preferred Additional Information Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable. Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university. Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master's and applied doctoral levels. Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW's values reflect the university's commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence. PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development. FLSA Status Exempt