Coordinator, Commuter Affairs & Upperclass Communities – Residence

Coordinator, Commuter Affairs & Upper class Communities – Residence Life Salary:
Commensurate with experience Benefits:
The University offers generous benefits including paid
time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to
the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents.
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Location:

Residence Life Position Status:
Full-time

Hours:

Varied (Post hours/scheduled if
known) Position Number:
222703/10-1189   

FLSA Status:
Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Coordinator for Commuter Affairs and Upper class Communities is a full-time,
12-month professional staff position that provides direct programmatic,
operational, and logistical support across all functional areas under the Assistant Director of Commuter Life and Upper class Programming. This position is
designed to function as the operational backbone of the office, ensuring that
commuter student programs, the Commuter Assistant program, upper class community
engagement, community and neighborhood relations efforts, and assessment
activities are sustained and executed with consistency. The Coordinator
serves as a frontline point of contact for commuter and off-campus students,
maintains active collaboration with campus partners, and supports the Senior
Director’s ability to fulfill strategic, institutional, and external-facing
responsibilities.

The role will
live on campus and serve in the SHRL resident director on-call rotation. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: COMMUTER AFFAIRS PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT SUPPORT Assists in the
development, implementation, and assessment of programs, services, and
resources for commuter and off-campus students, including undergraduate and
graduate populations. Manages
day-to-day operations of the Commuter Center, including space oversight,
resource availability, and responsive student assistance. Coordinates the
annual update and distribution of the Off-Campus Guide and all related commuter
resources. Supports the
Commuter Council as a staff resource, assisting the Senior Director in
administering the student-led governing body. Promotes
responsible off-campus living practices, including awareness of City of
Pittsburgh ordinances governing noise, occupancy, parking, and trash removal.

Assists in
monitoring and responding to emerging issues affecting commuter and off-campus
student welfare, including renter’s rights, housing instability, and fire
safety. Assists the
Senior Director in following up with students regarding off-campus behavior
concerns, in coordination with the Office of Student Conduct. Provides ongoing
proactive and responsive communication to commuter and off-campus students via
email, campus platforms, and the office email account.

COMMUTER
ASSISTANT PROGRAM AND STUDENT OUTREACH.Assists in the
recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of Commuter
Assistant (CA) student staff in support of the Senior Director’s oversight of
the program. Assist in
assigning incoming students to Commuter Assistant groups. Assists in the
planning and implementation of Commuter Assistant Training and Commuter
Pre-Orientation, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and student
onboarding timelines. UPPERCLASS
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING AND ENGAGEMENT Assists in
developing and implementing programming models and engagement strategies for
upper-class students living in University-affiliated communities and
off-campus. Coordinates
events, programs, and initiatives designed to foster belonging, academic
connection, and social engagement among upper class students who have
transitioned out of traditional residence halls. Supports the
Senior Director in maintaining collaboration with the Director of Residence
Life and staff to ensure continuity of…