Undergraduate Communication Coach - CASAS

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Undergraduate Communication Coaches provide one-on-one coaching to undergraduate students visiting the Residential Writing Center for presentation-related or multimedia appointments during the Fall and Spring semesters. Coaches help students develop presentation skills and provide resources to student presenters. They are expected to have strong public speaking, presentation design, and/or graphic design skills, and maintain current knowledge of undergraduate academic writing formats such as MLA and APA. The role works 12–16 hours per week and includes thorough training. Other duties may include classroom presentations, resource creation, special projects, and additional tasks as needed. The work environment is typically climate-controlled, well lighted, and moderately noisy, with occasional outdoor event facilitation. The position is onsite and part time.

Requirements

• Must be a current residential student at Liberty University.
• Cumulative LU GPA of at least 3.0.
• Must have passed COMS 101 with a grade of A or B.
• Recommendation from a faculty member in the School of Communication & the Arts.
• Strong skills in spoken, written, and visual communication.
• Availability to work 12–16 hours per week during department hours of operation.
• Excellent public speaking, presentation design, and/or graphic design skills.
• Maintain current knowledge of undergraduate academic writing formats, including MLA and APA.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in spoken and written English.
• Ability to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally to campus locations.
• Physical requirements include sitting for extended periods; regularly hearing and speaking; occasionally standing, walking, and climbing stairs; handling materials, reaching overhead, kneeling, or stooping; and regularly lifting 10 pounds or less.
• When driving for job duties, a valid driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance are required.

Nice To Haves

• Completed SCOM 201 with a grade of A or B.
• Previous tutoring and/or customer service experience.
• Flexible schedule.
• Eligibility for Federal Work Study.

Responsibilities

• Coach students one-on-one at the Residential Writing Center to help them develop presentation skills for oral presentations.
• Provide valuable resources to residential student presenters.
• Maintain accurate records of coaching sessions and attendees.
• Attend mandatory orientation, training sessions, and scheduled meetings, including Mondays from 10:30–11:30 a.m., as required by the Assistant Director of Residential Writing Services.
• Respond promptly to communications and submit paperwork in a timely manner.
• Follow Liberty University policies and represent the University in an exemplary manner.
• Work effectively as a team member and support LU’s Christian model and mission, “Training Champions for Christ.”
• As assigned, present in classrooms, create resources, work on special projects, and complete other necessary tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed