Commuter Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Connections and Check-Ins

• Engage, meet, and develop designated commuter student populations through informal and regular check-ins.

• Promote events and opportunities for connection and development to commuter students using various communication channels and strategies.

• Initiate contact and monitor email, text messages, and phone calls, and conduct in-person meetings to follow up with individual students within assigned commuter demographics.

Additional information may be found here

Mentor-ship & Coaching

• Develop students through mentor-ship, coaching, and discipleship individually and in groups.

• Meet with the AD of Development and Programs for individual coaching, development, and support.

Organic Interactions & Initiatives

• Engage commuter students in conversations, work, and socializing opportunities in Commuter Life spaces.

• Leverage Commuter Life programs, hangouts, rhythms, series, and campaigns to contribute to individual commuter development.

• 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 report on critical life events for their designated commuter demographic.

• Track engagement and participation for designated demographic populations.

• Provide the Director & AD with information about student connections and well-being to support CARE and other student success outcomes.

Student Development Planning

• Support strategy, planning, and execution of development programs, series, and campaigns for general commuters and their demographic.

• Meet and collaborate with AD 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

None.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in progress.
• 1-2 years of student or peer development and engagement experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in progress.
• 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. Finds new tasks to complete, setting and modifying goals to motivate and assess progress.

• Asks questions others don't, sees the relationship between ideas, and possesses innovative and novel solutions, ideas, and plans.

• Maintains high attention to detail, completes tasks successfully and on time, and balances their priorities appropriately. Finds and adopts personal strategies, structures, and tools that improve their workflow.

• Takes charge and leads others towards goals with confidence and initiative, utilizing their team with intelligence and care. Rallies community and empowers others to lead.

Judgment and Analysis

• Thinks things through, identifying the reasons for their actions and making quality decisions after obtaining the necessary facts. Observes information strategically and connect it to practical action steps.

• 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 various scenarios and to various demographics, ensuring smooth and clear presentation and transfer of information.

Emotional Intelligence

• 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.

• Connects daily tasks to a greater mission. Operates with the next season of the department's growth in mind.

Team Orientation

• Seeks input from other team members and shares gleaned insight. Provides an encouraging presence on the team. Delegates and receives delegated tasks with a supportive attitude.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations.

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop in order to conduct business.

• Regularly lift 20 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is 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.