Location: West Lafayette, IN
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Req Id: 41252 Job Title: Assistant Director Residential Life City: West Lafayette ## **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 Purdue's 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 communic