Event Officer - Work Study

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

Job summary

Liberty University invites applications for an Event Officer to assist the University Events Office with LU internal and external events. The role includes working at events, supporting event coordinators, and helping with organization and planning.

Responsibilities include scheduling in 25Live, front desk duties, data entry of work orders, and maintaining professional standards consistent with the Liberty Way.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year degree in business or marketing or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate relationships with on- and off-campus customers for scheduling.
• Provide support and guidance in scheduling and planning departmental events.
• Data entry of work orders and event logistics.
• Front desk and office welcome for all customers; assist with scheduling and logistics for events.
• Promote professionalism and outstanding customer service per the Liberty Way.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Remain abreast of all campus events; work well as a team member.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Computer skills

English proficiency

Education

Pursuing four-year degree in business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Event Officer will be assisting the University Events Office with both LU internal events and external events. This could include working at these events, providing event support to event coordinators, supporting University service personnel with events, as well as helping with organizing & planning for these events.

As well as being in the field at events, office work is required and may include making phone calls, sending emails, scheduling events in 25Live, and other office related tasks. The position will require some lifting and moving small materials as well.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and cultivate relationships with both on and off campus customers. Provide support, information, and guidance in the process of scheduling and planning departmental events in Liberty University facility. Data entry of work orders and event logistics Front desk and office welcome for all customers. Assist with scheduling and logistics for all University events. Help enforce University policies and standards for summer events and conference. Maintain open and closing duties for event facilities. Put in work orders or make event managers aware of problems/situation Help develop standard operational procedures for the University Events Office. Promote an atmosphere of professionalism and outstanding customer service in accordance with the Liberty Way. Complete special projects as assigned. Remains abreast of all events held on campus. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Work Study Direct Customers

• On site coordinator and facility managers
• Coordinate with resource team while onsite

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Working toward a four-year degree in business or marketing or equivalent professional work experience required. Well-developed interpersonal communications skills and familiar with standard Microsoft Office computer software. High School degree or GED required.

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 and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent 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

• Required to travel to local and campus locations.
• 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.
• Regularly 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 within merchant business environment and climate-controlled office setting. It is well lit and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is 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.