Center for Student Thriving Student Worker

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. is seeking an Office Work Assistant to work independently under supervision with good judgment, supporting Directors, Assistant Directors, and senior staff.

The role involves scheduling, handling phone calls, swiping students into meetings, and maintaining accurate electronic records. Ideal candidates are enrolled students with strong English communication, organizational skills, and professional in representation of Liberty University.

Qualifications

• Student must be currently enrolled in the institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English.
• Public communication skills for representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent purchasing systems and computer skills.
• Problem solving and apply judgment to routine and complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and manage front desk tasks.
• Assist with front desk responsibilities.
• Assist with background checks and records requests.
• Maintain office and conference room areas.
• Work effectively as a team member and support LU's mission.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English language

Public representation

Organizational skills

Purchasing systems

Computer skills

Problem solving

Education

Currently enrolled student

Job description

Working 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 Experience Student must be currently enrolled in the institution.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

• 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 Environment

The 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 Requirements

No 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Company Culture

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.