EMCE Student Office Assistant

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a part-time student employee to assist with office tasks, requisitions, and event scheduling in a team environment on campus in Lynchburg, VA. The role requires WorkStudy approval, strong MS Office skills, and a professional, confidential approach.

The position emphasizes independent work, reliability, and alignment with LU’s mission, with indoor/light desk work and potential campus travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be a residential Liberty University WorkStudy student.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Professional, mature and tactful in demeanor.
• Keeps information confidential and secure.
• Clear, accurate written and verbal communication.
• Positive, energetic attitude and able to work independently.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchase orders, requisitions and expense reports.
• Support filing, scheduling events and interdepartmental coordination.
• Maintain office cleanliness, supply stocking and policy writing assistance.
• Photocopy, scan, file plans and records as needed.
• Collaborate as a team member to support LU’s mission.

Skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with purchase orders, requisitions, expense reports,filing documents, scheduling events/meetings, interdepartmentalcoordination, maintaining cleanliness and order in the office,supply stocking/management, assisting the Emergency Manager withwriting policies, and assisting all department personnel with timemanagement.
• Perform a variety of tasks associated with proof reading andcataloging records in various databases; prepare various printoutsfor the department as necessary; verify information indocuments/plans, under the direct supervision of the Office/BudgetManager.
• Scan, copy, rename, collate, and file a variety of plans,records, information, and paperwork; Prepare photocopies.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fosteringLU’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a residential student at Liberty University and is WorkStudy approved.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel,Outlook.
• Displays professionalism, maturity, and tact.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of secureinformation.
• Able to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Exemplifies positive energy and enthusiasm with a \"can do\"attitude and works independently.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Additional information on Work study may be found here.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order toconvey messages and correspond in an articulate and professionalmanner.
• Must have acute attention to detail and demonstratedeffectiveness in managing multiple work assignmentssimultaneously.
• Strong computer literacy required including knowledge andapplication of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, andOutlook.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply sound judgment in order to solve problems of both a routineand complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on akeyboard.
• Required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicateorally.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform theessential functions of this position is primarily indoors, howeveroutdoor work in all weather conditions may also be required at anytime.

Driving Requirements

Use of a University vehicle may be required for travel in theperformance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of avalid Virginia driver’s license and an acceptable DMV record may berequired.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimumwage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on jobresponsibilities, required skills, available funding, and marketconditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility offensuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal andstate statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promotingforall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to therequirements of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions andprivileges of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable state ofemployment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject toreligious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliancewith both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exceptionto the “religion” component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions),and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs.