About the role#
The University Residences Student Office Coordinator (SOC) supports the daily operations of resident hall main offices. This is a paid, on-site student role for the Winter 2027 term. You will work a weekly average of hours that includes desk shifts and administrative tasks. The schedule requires availability for days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. You must be available to return to campus by January 6, 2027, for training and remain through Senior Week in May.
What you'll do#
- Prepare and maintain student office schedules.
- Assist with training student office staff.
- Provide coverage at resident hall main offices.
- Fulfill on-call responsibilities as part of a scheduled rotation.
- Coach, counsel, and discipline student employees.
- Enforce established office procedures and report policy violations.
- Complete and submit maintenance requests online.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings.
- Respond to emergencies following established procedures.
- Maintain operational competency, including resident check-in and equipment management.
- Handle keys, safe access, and hall property with accountability.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of at least one semester of college coursework.
- Active enrollment at Purdue University.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Flexibility, dependability, and attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Previous work experience within University Residences is preferred.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: West Lafayette, Indiana.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $11.10 per hour.
About Purdue University
Purdue University is a public research institution based in West Lafayette, Indiana. Founded in 1869, it operates as an educational organization. The university employs over 25,000 people. It maintains a large campus presence with its primary administrative operations located at Hovde Hall.
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