Commuter Life summer temps are campus leaders committed to delivering a premier commuter experience through development, engagement, and service. Supervised by Commuter Life leadership, this position contributes to an engaging and Christ-centered commuter student experience by assisting the Commuter Life Team and representing the Office of Student Life. They help to create a welcoming Commuter Lounge experience, provide event support, ensure commuter students develop a sense of belonging as a part of the Liberty community, and fulfils other duties that meet the needs of commuters. The ideal candidate for this role is a disciplined Christ-follower, culturally intelligent, sociable, tenacious, self-directed, visionary, team-oriented, and adept at developing productive relationships. Additionally, they should have strong communication and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work well with others and problem-solve
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Neighborhood Leadership and Engagement
- Lead and cultivate a designated Commuter Neighborhood, fostering a culture of belonging, connection, and growth among assigned commuter students.
- Develop personal connections with neighborhood members through consistent check-ins, conversations, and presence at Commuter Life spaces and events.
- Steward an allocated budget to plan, promote, and execute Neighborhood Hangouts and initiatives that build community and reflect Commuter Life’s mission and Development Targets.
- Maintain consistent communication with neighborhood members through email, social media, text messaging, and other creative channels to ensure awareness of Commuter Life opportunities and resources.
- Use Commuter Life brand guidelines and approved Adobe Express templates to design promotional materials and digital content that represent the neighborhood and Commuter Life identity with excellence.
- Represent the neighborhood within Commuter Life, helping shape shared traditions, identity, and collaborative events that celebrate commuter culture.
Mentorship & Coaching
- Develop students through mentorship, coaching, and discipleship individually and in groups.
- Meet with the Associate Director of Commuter Development for individual coaching, development, and support.
Organic Interactions & Initiatives
- Engage commuter students in conversations, work, and socializing opportunities in Commuter Life spaces.
- Initiate organic events and gatherings on and off campus to promote connections and growth.
- Participate in activities sponsored by Student Activities, Rec Centers, SGA, LU Shepherd, IDE, and other University departments to reinforce community and connections.
Interaction Documentation & Data Gathering
- Document intentional interactions and key touchpoints with commuters within their Commuter Neighborhood, noting student engagement, growth, critical life events, and support needs.
- Track participation and attendance trends within designated populations using established Commuter Life systems and reporting tools.
- Provide the Director and Associate Director of Commuter Development with updates on student connections, concerns, and well-being to support CARE coordination and initiatives that promote student success.
- Contribute to Commuter Experience Analytics by maintaining accurate and timely records that inform departmental assessment and strategy.
Student Development Planning
- Support strategy and execution of development programs for general commuters and their Commuter Neighborhood.
- Meet and collaborate with the Associate Director of Commuter Development to advance team strategy, forecast event attendance, and debrief commuter check-ins.
Commuter Life Team Support
- Assist in other Commuter Life/Student Life projects.
- Assist in Representing Commuter Life in Welcome Week, CFAW, and Other University Events.
Other Duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in progress.
Experience
- 1-2 years of student or peer development and engagement experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- GPA of 2.5 or above
Experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- 2-4 years of student or peer development and engagement experience.
- 1-2 years of lay counseling experience.
Abilities and Competencies Essential to the Function of the Job
- Starts tasks right away and finishes quickly, working towards assigned tasks and goals with focus and proactive intention.
- Asks questions others don’t, sees the relationship between ideas, possesses innovative and novel solutions, ideas, and plans.
- Maintains a high attention to detail, completes tasks successfully and on time, and keeps their priorities appropriately balanced.
- Takes charge and leads others towards goals with confidence and initiative, utilizing their team with intelligence and care.
- Thinks things through, identifying the reasons for their actions and making quality decisions after obtaining the necessary facts.
- Approaches their work and goals with confidence and competence, having an appropriate degree of faith in their own ability to accomplish their tasks.
- Demonstrates moral character and a desire to be transparent and to do what is right at all times.
- Communicates clearly, demonstrating an aptitude and confidence for communicating in a variety of scenarios and to a variety of demographics, ensuring smooth and clear presentation and transfer of information.
- Demonstrates the ability to understand others and what motivates them, utilizing this ability to make others feel valued, heard, and interesting.
- Overcomes challenges while continuing to fulfill their duties, remaining optimistic under pressure and in the face of adversity.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is in an office setting. However, work frequently occurs in a variety of other settings; including, but not limited to, residence halls, warehouses, and outdoor activities.
Driving Requirements
Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Time Type
Part time
Location
Onsite
Pay Rate
Starting at $12.77
Summer Temporary employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.