LibertyLIFE Activity Coordinator PT

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking an Activity Coordinator to guide and mentor students as they transition to college life. The role emphasizes campus navigation, community engagement, and building social connections within LU’s Christian mission.

You will plan weekly social events, assist with campus exploration, and coordinate volunteers while maintaining regular check-ins and progress reports. A strong focus on student independence and community involvement is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to show initiative and work proactively.
• Excellent organizational skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Weekly Event Planning: plan and lead social events to promote community building.
• Campus Exploration: help students meet community engagement goals aligned with interests.
• Navigation Support: assist students to navigate campus during first weeks.
• Help Coordinate Volunteers: assist in coordinating volunteers for activities.
• Weekly Check-ins: attend weekly progress meetings with LU staff to share updates.
• Weekly Report on Activities and Student Progress: write a brief weekly progress update.

Skills

Strong interpersonal & communication

Initiative

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The LibertyLIFE Activity Coordinator serves as a guide, advocate,and mentor as students transition into college life. In this role,the coordinator supports students in navigating campus, achievingacademic and community engagement goals, and building meaningfulsocial connections. By fostering independence and encouragingcampus involvement, the Activity Coordinator helps students developthe confidence and skills needed for a successful collegeexperience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weekly Event Planning: Coordinate with other LibertyLIFEstaff, then plan and lead social events or activities each week topromote community building.
• Campus Exploration: Coordinate with students to set andhelp your student meet community engagement goals aligning withtheir interests.
• Navigation Support: Assist your student in learning tonavigate campus, particularly during the first few weeks of thesemester (e.g., mastering bus routes, locating classrooms, findingdining halls).
• Help Coordinate Volunteers: Help coordinate volunteerswanting to plan activities for LibertyLIFE students.
• Weekly Check-ins: Attend a mandatory weekly progressmeeting with the LibertyLIFE Program Coordinator to share updates,discuss challenges, and celebrate student milestones.
• Weekly Report on Activities and Student Progress: Writea brief update each week on student’s progress, and plannedactivities for the week.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representingthe University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fosteringLU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions forChrist.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum

• High school diploma
• No experience required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates initiative with the ability to workproactively
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred

• 1-2 years of experience working with students withdisabilities

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingto convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order toconvey messages and correspond in an articulate and professionalmanner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professionalrepresentation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine andcomplex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel to local events and activities in theLynchburg area.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on akeyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectivelycommunicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to moveabout the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order toconduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Schedule

The employee’s work schedule will consist of approximately 20 hoursper week.

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform theessential functions of this position is a climate-controlledsetting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoorsoccasionally.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties andresponsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle(or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a validdriver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval,and liability insurance is required when driving in the performanceof the employee’s position.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications,experience, education, skills, and certifications, along withUniversity needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarksmay be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity toensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensationstructure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensivebenefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, andtuition assistance.

$15.38 - $18.27

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility offensuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal andstate statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promotingforall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to therequirements of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions andprivileges of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable stateofemployment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject toreligious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliancewith both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exceptionto the “religion” component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions),and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs.