Undergraduate Communication Coach - CASAS

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

3d • 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 strengthen presentation skills and provide resources for student presenters. The position works 12–16 hours per week and includes thorough training.

Coaches may also present in classrooms, create resources, work on special projects, and complete other assigned tasks. They maintain accurate records of coaching sessions and attendees; attend mandatory orientation, training, and scheduled meetings; respond promptly to communications; and submit paperwork in a timely manner. Coaches are expected to follow Liberty University policies and represent the University professionally while supporting its Christian model and mission.

The position is part-time and onsite. The working environment is typically climate-controlled, well lit, and moderately noisy, with occasional outdoor event facilitation. Campus travel may be required. When driving for work, a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance are required.

Requirements

• Be a current residential student at Liberty University.
• Have a cumulative LU GPA of at least 3.0.
• Have passed COMS 101 with a grade of A or B.
• Have a recommendation from a faculty member in the School of Communication & the Arts.
• Have strong spoken, written, and visual communication skills.
• Be available to work 12–16 hours per week during department hours of operation.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including understanding, speaking, and writing English professionally.
• Possess public communication skills, strong organizational skills, and computer skills.
• Be able to reason, analyze information and events, apply judgment, and solve routine and complex problems.
• Meet the position’s physical demands, including occasional campus travel and standing, walking, climbing stairs, handling materials, reaching overhead, kneeling or stooping, and regularly lifting 10 or fewer pounds.
• When driving as part of the position, have a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Meet one-on-one with students at the Residential Writing Center to help develop presentation skills for oral presentations.
• Work 12–16 hours per week during department hours of operation and provide resources to residential student presenters.
• Present in classrooms, create resources, work on special projects, and complete other tasks as assigned or deemed necessary.
• 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.
• Adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the University in an exemplary manner.
• Work effectively as a team member and embrace and foster LU’s Christian model and mission.

What This Job Offers

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