Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Community Director in Student Housing. This position offers a role with flexible hours to include normal business hours and evening hours, supervises a unique team of students, and is an integral part of our Student Housing team to create an exciting atmosphere full of memorable experience for our 1500+ on campus students.

This position is a 10-month position (August-May) and requires the incumbent to reside in PFW Housing. Night and weekend work will be required on a rotating basis. Optional summer (June-July) employment possible depending on department need. The monthly salary for this position is $3227.30 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to be considered for this position. Application materials must not contain portraits or personal information.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising student staff.
• Oversee, complete, and maintain staff training, employment paperwork, and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate and supervise Resident Assistants.
• Ensure programming, intentional interaction, and coordination with campus partners.
• Coordinate large scale programing initiatives to engage Student Housing Residents.
• Create and sustain a living environment that promotes academic success, student leadership, and responsibility to community.
• Serve as conduct officer, address behavioral concerns, respond to emergency or crisis situations, review and follows-up to incident reports, and upholds policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of visibility and approachability to encourage campus and community engagement.
• Maintain a working knowledge of PFW policies and procedures and provide timely communication and reports.
• Maintain social media platforms.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Housing, Student Affairs, or Counseling.
• Experience participating in on call duty rotation with emergency response.
• Previous Higher Education experience.
• Ability to reside in PFW housing.
• Ability to work rotating nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of campus housing, programming, and student leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Higher Education.

Benefits:

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Purdue full-time students may not be considered for a full-time benefits-eligible position.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
• FLSA:  Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime).
• Retirement Eligibility:  Defined Contribution Waiting Period.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.  All individuals, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Start Date: 8/1/2024 - Firm
• Education: Master's Degree Preferred
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Part-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Apply online now here: