Purdue University is hiring: Assistant Director Residential Life - URBA Indianap

Req Id: 32500

Job Title: Assistant Director Residential Life - URBA Indianapolis

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Assistant Director (AD) of Residential Life will provide leadership to the assigned Residential Life Neighborhood of three to five residences and additional master leased properties housing approximately 3,000 students (of the 17,000 student residential system) through a commitment to student development, academic success, supervision, teamwork and communication. This position will support the strategic vision of Purdue University Residences residential campus environment which offers students opportunities for personal growth through relationship building within a residential campus environment and share in the student-centered focus for the neighborhood oversight The AD will provide direction and expertise to the neighborhood while working to maintain and enhance the intercultural, educational, and social experiences of residential students. Responsible for maintaining a commitment to the success of Purdue's strategic plan. This position will support Purdue students located in West Lafayette and Indianapolis.

Who We Are

The Residential Life Team at Purdue University supports the nearly 17,000 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 Multicultural Education team supporting the many student organizations within our department.

Learn more about our Team HERE.

About Purdue University Indianapolis:

Purdue University in Indianapolis is part of Purdue University West Lafayette, with multiple locations throughout the city of Indianapolis. It bookends America's Hard Tech Corridor, which extends from West Lafayette through new investments in Lebanon's LEAP Innovation District to downtown Indianapolis. It positions our students, faculty and staff in close proximity to top businesses and leading industries, providing new and unique executive education and internship opportunities. Its chief academic officer is David Umulis, senior vice provost and professor, who reports to Provost Patrick Wolfe, and its chief operating officer is Daniel Hasler, former Indiana secretary of commerce.

Purdue University has achieved excellence at scale, ranking among the top four U.S. universities in agriculture, graduate engineering and number of utility patents and, across all leading American universities, as No. 1 in undergraduate STEM enrollment. That level of achievement now extends to all parts of Indianapolis. Responding to the strong need expressed by central Indiana business and community leaders for more highly skilled talents in science, technology, engineering and health care disciplines, we will ambitiously grow enrollment to establish a new pipeline of Boilermaker talent to our capital city. Degrees granted and tuition will exactly mirror those in West Lafayette - and all degrees, programs, departments, schools and colleges will be eligible to be considered for a Purdue University in Indianapolis presence. As an extension of the residential West Lafayette campus, Purdue Indy will have multiple locations throughout the city of Indianapolis.

What We Are Looking For

Education and Experience:

Required:

* Master's degree in student affairs or related field

* At least three (3) years experience in Residential Life, fraternity & sorority life, student activities, group living, or related field

* Will accept an equivalent combination of required education and work experience

* For example, a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience

Preferred:

* Five (5) years of experience in Residential Life or related field.

Skills:

Required:

* Ability to utilize strong critical thinking, analytical, team building, and conflict management skills to foster student learning and development

* Ability to support a culture of professionalism in alignment with unit values

* Demonstrated skills in decision making/problems solving, continuous improvement/change management, strategic thinking, financial management, and drive for results

* Demonstrated 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

* Excellent customer service and communication skills

* Ability to work effectively with individuals from different viewpoints and backgrounds

* Ability to identify problems, analyze information and implement solutions

* Proficiency in Office software: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook/Electronic Email

* Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality

* Desire to increase knowledge and skills through on-going development activities

* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends

Preferred:

* A demonstrated commitment to student learning

* Ability to provide an example of collaborative programmatic efforts

Additional Information

* 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 Contributions Immediately

* 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

* Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Posting Start Date: 7/17/24