Center for Student Thriving Student Worker

Liberty; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University seeks a part-time Office Work Assistant student worker in Lynchburg, VA. The role supports Directors and senior staff, handles desk duties, scheduling, front desk tasks, and record-keeping to aid student services.

Responsibilities include assisting with background checks, maintaining spaces, and processing records while upholding LU’s mission in a climate-controlled office environment. Paying at least Virginia minimum wage; starts at $12.77 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in the institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Strong organizational and computer skills; proficient with purchasing systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks from Directors, Assistant Directors, and senior staff.
• Assist with front desk responsibilities and scheduling.
• Take phone calls and swipe students into meetings.
• Assist with background checks and records requests.
• Maintain office and conference room areas.
• Work effectively as part of a team and support LU’s mission.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Computer skills

Education

Enrolled student at Liberty University

Job description

## Center for Student Thriving Student WorkerApply: Lynchburg, VA: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R0013024Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Office Work Assist is directly responsible to, and assists, Directors, Assistant Directors, and senior staff members in whatever areas deemed necessary. It is the duty of each DOS staff member to keep the Dean of Students, the senior staff members, and/or the Administrative Assistant abreast of any discipline, personal, physical, or emotional problems involving the student population. Additionally, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for updating electronic files and keeping complete and accurate records of student situations.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Complete tasks as assigned by the Directors – This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling appointments, taking phone calls, swiping students into meetings, etc.* Assist with front desk responsibilities* Assist with background checks and records requests* Maintain office and conference room areas* Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.* Other duties as required.Additional information may be found here**QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS**## Education and ExperienceStudent must be currently enrolled in the institution.**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 of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.* Strong organizational skills.* Excellent purchasing systems and computer skills.## Problem Solving* Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.## Physical and Sensory Abilities* Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.* Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.* Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.* Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.* Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.# **WORKING CONDITIONS**## Work EnvironmentThe working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate. ## Driving RequirementsNo driving required**Time Type**Part time**Location**Onsite **Pay Rate**Starting at $12.77 Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.*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.*