Event Officer - Work Study

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

Job summary

Liberty University, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA seeks a part-time On-site Events Coordinator to support the University Events Office. You will greet customers, assist with scheduling, input work orders, and coordinate event logistics on campus and at Liberty facilities.

You will develop professional relationships with campus and off-campus partners, help enforce university policies during summer events, and work as part of a team to ensure smooth planning and execution of university events.

Qualifications

• 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 software.
• High School degree or GED required.

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

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Four-year degree in business or marketing (in progress)

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

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

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.

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.