The Community Life Leader (CLL) is crucial in helping to build community among commuter students that is conducive to academic, spiritual, and social development, primarily through building intentional relationships with commuter students, planning events, and the maintenance (cleaning) of the Watkins Commuter Collegium.
A CLL is to be a student who displays an authentic and growing relationship with Jesus and has a desire to support holistic growth in the lives of others. The CLL plays a vital role in creating community and connection for commuter students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The CLL must commit to this position for the full academic year (end of August-April).
The CLL will fulfill the following:
- Co-lead community group for commuter students during lunch break weekly.
- Be a positive, encouraging, and inviting connection for new and returning students- especially those in your community group.
- Initiate contact and conversation with commuter students within the collegium and around campus on a daily basis.
- Attend and encourage others to attend chapel.
- Be available for collegium shifts between 7:45am to 6pm with the exception of class & internship schedules.
- Carry out shift duties, hosting the collegium space, and planning and implementing meaningful programs connected to the Student Life mission.
- Collaborate with the Commuter Life Team in a weekly meeting to plan & implement educational and developmentally meaningful programs for commuter students.
- Support the programs and events planned by the Commuter Life Team other Ambrose initiatives.
- Maintain a clean and welcoming environment within the collegium and complete administrative and housekeeping duties as assigned to your shift.
- Be a campus resource; aware of campus programs and services, providing referrals as needed.
- To act as a liaison between students and Student Life regarding needs, problems & concerns.
- Attend CL team building and business meetings, all student leadership training and support events.
- Attend the Fall and Winter Student Leadership Summit and be available for on campus training and preparation throughout the school year.
- Participate in new student orientation in Fall and Winter semesters, student retreats, and greater community life events, in roles that help integrate new students into the life of Ambrose University.
- Biweekly meetings with Director of Community Life
Duties and responsibilities performed within one's capabilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to: Director of Community Life
Job Standards and Requirements:
Current Ambrose commuter student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and who is enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours to a maximum of 15 credits per semester.
Traits & Attitudes:
- Commitment to the Christian mission of Ambrose University and Student Life
- Leadership ability: initiator, friendly, inclusive, respectful and sensitive to the needs around them
- Collaborative: willing to actively participate in the Commuter Life Team
- Honours the Community Life Standards
- Maintain life/work/study balance
- Strong work ethic: reliable, punctual and willing to put best effort into work
Job Category: Community Life
Location: Ambrose University
Start Date: August 24th, 2025
Application Deadline: February 27, 2025
Application Instructions: Please note that shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a criminal record and vulnerable sector check. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.