Commuter Coordinator

About the role

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.

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.

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 Initiative Creativity Organization Leadership Judgment Self-Efficacy Integrity Communication Emotional Intelligence Resilience Physical And Sensory Abilities

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 Initiative Creativity Organization Leadership Judgment Self-Efficacy Integrity Communication Emotional Intelligence Resilience Physical And Sensory Abilities