What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Coordinator position at Liberty University, Inc.?
The Campus Rec Coordinator is responsible to provide and oversee effective operations for respective Campus Recreation administration, programs, and/or facilities during set work hours. The Coordinator will provide direction to part time and/or student workers by supervising tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. They are responsible for maintaining safety, reducing risk, and executing job specific functions. JOB SUMMARY The Communications Coordinator is responsible for managing communications and scheduling for various Campus Recreation facilities. These facilities include LaHaye Recreation and Fitness Center, Liberty Mountain Snowflex Center, Liberty Mountain Equestrian Center, Liberty Mountain Gun Club, Liberty Mountain Hydaway Outdoor Recreation Center, Montview Game Room, Montview Bowling Alley, David’s Place, and the Liberty Mountain Intramural Complex. This position is responsible for leading student employees. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Responsible for directly overseeing a communications team of student employees. This includes hiring, training, developing, scheduling, and evaluating. 2. Assist with the management of facility reservations and scheduling of both internal and external events for various Campus Recreation facilities. 3. Complete day-to-day operational tasks to ensure seamless function of communications and scheduling including responding to reservation requests, communicating with Liberty Events, avoiding scheduling oversights, and monitoring and editing 25-Live. 4. Effectively communicate to team members, by meeting with facility staff, coordinating facility walkthroughs, coordinating day of details, and ensuring set up and tear down needs are met. 5. Assist in the management of the departmental email and voicemail inboxes, responding to questions or request in a timely manner. 6. Document, track and report program statistics and objective progress in the area of reservations. 7. Frequently oversee and assist with events or operations during evening, nights, or weekend hours. 8. Remain up to date on industry standards and performance benchmarks and ensure that Campus Recreation communications and scheduling remain effective and current. 9. Perform all other tasks assigned by the Associate Director of Communications & Personnel. 10. Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings. 11. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position is responsible for up to 6 student employees. QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Required Qualifications: Four-year college degree from an accredited university Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills, problem solving ability, and attention to detail Preferred Qualifications: Earned or progress towards graduate level degree Experience utilizing scheduling software, such as 25-Live Driving Requirements To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver’s license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record. ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation to a variety of business and community customers. Strong organizational skills. Excellent computer skills. Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information, and apply judgment to solve problems of both routine and complex nature. Physical and Sensory Abilities Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations. Frequently required to sit for extended periods for deskwork or typing on a keyboard. Regularly required to hear and speak for effective oral communication. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move within facilities. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop Regularly lift 45 or fewer pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is split between a climate-controlled office setting and outdoor facilities. Both areas are well lit and the noise level is moderate. Target Hire Date 2025-11-21 Time Type Full time Location Lynchburg - In Office The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs. Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you. Careers Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 since 1971. Offering more than 700 unique programs of study from the certificate to the doctoral level, Liberty equips students with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for impacting tomorrow’s world.
