Assistant Director Residential Life

Req Id: 41252

Job Title: Assistant Director Residential Life

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 residential communities and additional master leased properties housing approximately 3,500 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 staff while working to maintain and enhance the community, educational, and social experiences of residential students. Responsible for maintaining a commitment to the success of Purdues strategic plan.

What We're Looking For:

• Master's degree in student affairs or related field
• 3 years post master's experience in Residential Life, fraternity & sorority life, student activities, group living, or related field.
• 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.

What is helpful:

• Five (5) years of experience in Residential Life or related field.
• Crisis response /on-call experience.
• Supervision of full-time staff.

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: Defined Contributions immediately

Who We Are at Purdue University:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

Education

Masters Degree

Experience

2-3 years of experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 4/15/26