Community Leader

Community Development

Community Leaders live within their assigned residence hall and play a vital role in creating a vibrant and supportive community. In service to their community, CL’s will:

• Mentor and encourage residents in their personal, academic, and spiritual development.
• Promote involvement in residential and campus life.
• Help students discover and utilize their God-given gifts, talents, and strengths.
• Foster an environment of belonging and community engagement.

Administrative Support

Community Leaders complete administrative responsibilities that support the daily operations and success of their residential community.

Support of Academic Programs

Community Leaders support Campus Living & Learning’s commitment to creating intentional learning communities through partnerships with academic programs across Baylor University.

Support of Policies and Standards

Community Leaders are expected to understand, uphold, and model the standards, values, policies, and mission of Baylor University and Campus Living & Learning at all times.

To serve as a Community Leader, candidates must:

1. Demonstrate an active and growing Christian faith, including involvement in a local church.
2. Maintain both a cumulative and semester GPA of 2.50 or higher while serving in the role.
3. Complete the 2027–2028 on-campus housing contract*
4. Successfully complete LDS 3202: Christian Leadership in Residential Communities with a letter grade of B or higher.*
5. Have experience living on campus.

*Indicates steps in the recruitment process that are by invitation only and are not pre-requisites to apply to the CL position. 

When recruiting Community Leader, we are seeking students who:

• Love living on campus.
• Have a genuine desire to serve others.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrate strong time-management skills.
• Exhibit creativity, critical thinking, initiative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Are self-aware, responsive to feedback, and exercise sound judgment.
• Possess strong character, a growth mindset, and a commitment to community.
• Actively participate in hall and campus activities.
• Desire to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Community Leaders receive compensation through credits applied to their student account, including:

• A Community Leader 170 Meal Plan
• Residence hall housing while classes are in session
• A semester stipend based on years of service: 
  • $700–$1,125 per semester
• Professional development opportunities
• Valuable leadership and work experience

Application Window

The Community Leader application typically opens in mid-to-late September and closes in early October during each fall semester. The next recruitment cycle will consider applicants for the 2027–2028 academic year and will open in mid-to-late September.

Information Sessions

Attendance at an information session is required for all applicants. Information session dates, times, and locations will be announced when the application opens each fall.

First-Round Interviews

Following the application deadline, applicants will participate in a professional interview lasting approximately 30 minutes. Interviews are conducted by up to two Campus Living & Learning professional staff members.

Second-Round Interviews

Applicants invited to advance will participate in a collaborative group interview lasting approximately two hours.

Participation is by invitation only.

LDS 3202 is a required component of the Community Leader recruitment process and is available by invitation only. Students who advance to this stage will receive registration instructions in early November.

LDS 3202 may count towards the Leadership Studies minor and the Experiential Leadership Certificate.

Course Learning Outcomes

LDS 3202 is designed to cultivate the following values and virtues:

Community: Knowing, trusting, and caring for one another.

Reflection: Thoughtfully considering others’ perspectives and recognizing how God works in and through our experiences.

Hospitality: Demonstrating love, care, and welcome through both attitude and action.

Charity: Practicing generosity in judgment and recognizing that beliefs are influenced by a person’s God-given nature, experiences, and choices.

Community Leader placement decisions are typically made in mid-to-late April. Applicants will receive communication regarding their final status during this time.

The application closes on Sunday, October 18 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Applicants will be notified of their status in mid-to-late November.

LDS 3202 explores the Campus Living & Learning mission, values, and learning goals through a leadership-focused framework.

Topics include:

• Christian leadership principles
• Cultural humility
• Community development
• Residential leadership
• Campus Living & Learning goals
• Leadership values and virtues

Multiple course sections are typically available during the spring semester. Classes usually meet once per week for approximately two hours between Tuesday and Thursday.

Please note:

• Enrollment is by invitation only.
• Attendance is required in person.
• Virtual options are not available.

Community Leaders work approximately 20 hours per week, although responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of the community and the time of year.

Yes. Students are encouraged to remain open to serving in any residential community. If selected, Campus Living & Learning will coordinate any necessary housing contract adjustments.

Yes. Applicants will have multiple opportunities throughout the recruitment process to share community preferences.

While preferences cannot be guaranteed, every effort is made to place students where they can flourish and be successful.

Because Community Leaders work approximately 20 hours per week, any additional on-campus employment requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Students interested in additional compensated opportunities (such as Supplemental Instruction, student research, or teaching fitness classes) must receive approval from their supervisor before committing to another role.

Yes. By signing the housing contract, you agree to reside on campus during the 2027–2028 academic year, whether you are selected to be a Community Leader or not. Housing assignments are typically communicated in December.