We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite Community Directorin 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.

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.

• 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.