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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong commitment to faith in Jesus Christ and to the university’s Christ-centered mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrated leadership.
• Experience working in a student culture and managing multiple related tasks.
• Sensitivity to appropriate academic, social, and cultural development and learning outcomes.
• Flexibility, creativity, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to effect change and impact student growth and development.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to establish trusting and respectful relationships with students.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues across campus.
• Skills in event management, student and programming support, communication, assessment, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic outreach, programming, and engagement initiatives to strengthen commuter student connection, belonging, and persistence.
• Advise, mentor, and oversee C.O.R.E. (Commuter Opportunities, Resources, and Experiences), including annual student leader selection, training, and development.
• Facilitate partnerships among commuter leaders, faculty, staff, and administration to expand accessible service, volunteer, and campus-wide involvement opportunities.
• Assess commuter student needs to improve facilities, communication channels, campus services, and retention-focused support.
• Guide affinity-group leaders in organizational development, event execution, and programming that fosters cultural affirmation and community.
• Partner with the Director of OID to execute intercultural programs and campus-wide events that advance inclusive student experiences.
• Evaluate and enhance physical, digital, and informational resources to support affinity-group visibility, belonging, and student success.
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) under the direction of the PDSO, maintaining accurate SEVIS records and upholding SEVP federal compliance.
• Issue and manage Forms I-20 for new and continuing students, leading onboarding and orientation workflows during peak summer enrollment cycles.
• Advise international students on F-1 status maintenance, travel, enrollment obligations, and employment authorizations.
• Maintain compliance records, track evolving immigration policies, and balance student advocacy with regulatory integrity.
• Collaborate with Student Engagement, International Student Services, academic departments, and admissions to deliver coordinated student support.
• Develop, implement, and maintain multichannel communications tailored to commuter, affinity-group, and international student populations.
• Collect and evaluate engagement, advising, and compliance data, and generate reports demonstrating progress toward institutional and departmental goals.
• Support department-wide planning, staff development, and campus initiatives that champion Lipscomb University’s Christ-centered mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.