Associate Director of Commuter Development
The Associate Director of Commuter Development contributes to an engaging and Christ-centered commuter student experience by assisting the Director of Commuter Life in the development and execution of commuter student development programming. This position is dedicated to the facilitation and creation of student development programming, working to provide curriculum oriented around the holistic development of commuter students. Furthermore, this individual executes an intentional strategy to specifically target the development of first-year commuter students. This position collaborates with other Commuter Life staff to plan, facilitate, and participate in various Commuter Life student engagement events. The Associate Director of Commuter Development will engage in regular discipleship and mentorship opportunities with commuter students, leveraging these experiences and relationships to inform and guide a vision of commuter student development that is relevant and desirable to the broader commuter student population.
The ideal candidate for this role is dedicated, affable, emotionally intelligent, integrous, possesses a love for learning, and is an adept teacher and mentor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage & Execute Student Development Strategy
- Plan and facilitate high-quality social, cultural, and informational commuter student development programs and events, such as workshops, panel discussions, or mentorship groups.
- Develop programming objectives and learning outcomes for commuter student programming, ensuring that they align with the purpose of Student Life and the objectives of the Commuter Life team.
- Utilize intentional interaction strategies, demographic assessments, and participation tracking to provide data driven analyses of commuter student development over time.
- Conduct research, perform various needs assessments, and remain abreast of advancements regarding student affairs and commuter student programming in higher education contexts.
- Collaborate with the Online Life & Media team to help develop and execute communication and marketing plans for Commuter Life development programs.
- Oversee First-Year Commuter Programs
- Coordinate and facilitate Commuter Student Orientation for the welcome week of each semester, collaborating with various Student Life teams, CASAS, and other University partners.
- Oversee mentorship and holistic development programs targeted at first-year commuters.
- Assist the Director in tracking and reporting metrics and benchmarks of first-year commuter success and well-being.
- Engage commuter students to help them develop and maintain networks of support on and off campus.
- Off-Campus Student Transitions
- Coordinate with Residence Life to support a healthy transition for students who move off-campus.
- Oversee the processes by which students who transition off campus are welcomed and introduced to the Commuter Life team, programs, and services.
- Assist the Director of Commuter Life in the development of communication campaigns to students who transition off-campus.
- Coordinate Commuter Community Groups with LU Shepherd
- Maintain the Commuter Life website and other communication platforms with up-to-date information about Commuter Community Groups.
- Oversee Commuter Life spiritual development initiatives in partnership with LU Shepherd, including connecting students to commuter community groups, local churches, and other on-campus and off-campus spiritual development resources.
- Represent Commuter Life at various University and recruitment events.
- Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks as it pertains to Student Affairs
- Work proactively to facilitate relationships and connections with other departments at Liberty such as CASAS, the Career Center, the Center for Financial Literacy, Student Counseling Services, LU Shepherd, and other departments.
- Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position supervises 6-10 Commuter Coordinators
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Minimum Qualifications
- Completed bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or related area in progress or completed.
- 2-3 years of student or peer development and engagement experience.
- 1-3 years of event planning or hospitality experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completed master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or related area.
- 3-4 years of student or peer development and engagement experience.
- 2-4 years of event planning or hospitality experience.