Education Operations & Events Administrative Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 44,069,000 - 52,352,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Administrative Assistant at Liberty University’s Helms School of Government provides essential administrative and operational support to departmental leadership, faculty, and programs. The role handles daily office functions, travel coordination, events, and assists with financial and communication processes in line with university policies and the School’s mission.

Under the Dean and Director of Operations, duties include managing Human Resources imperatives, operations, and guest

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and university systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as representative for the Director of Operations and communicate on issues as needed.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and manage scheduling for students and faculty trips.
• Oversee purchasing, P-card reconciliation, and workplace operations to support department functions.
• Assist with HR-related tasks, contracts, and guidance for department activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

0-1 years experience

2+ years preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Liberty University systems

Job description

The Administrative Assistant at Liberty University’s Helms School of Government provides essential administrative and operational support to departmental leadership, faculty, and programs. The role handles daily office functions, travel coordination, events, and assists with financial and communication processes in line with university policies and the School’s mission.

Under the Dean and Director of Operations, duties include managing Human Resources imperatives, operations, and guest