Faculty Support Coordinator for School of Education

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty University seeks a Faculty Support Coordinator to provide essential administrative support to the Online Dean, Online Chairs, and online faculty members. The role includes communicating weekly announcements, assisting in course assignments, and coordinating online adjunct faculty hires.

The position is located on campus in Lynchburg, VA, with duties spanning policy guidance, course scheduling, and faculty communications to ensure smooth online education operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3–5 years' administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Canvas, and ability to learn Sharepoint.
• Effective communication both verbally and in writing; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives, manages, and enforces imperatives of the Online Dean and Vice Provost.
• Reviews recommended online faculty teaching assignments and submits course assignments to the Online Dean.
• Supports online faculty by addressing questions related to policies, procedures, compensation, teaching load, and scheduling.
• Collects and reviews all assessment and course evaluations from Online Chairs and reports to the Online Dean.
• Oversees the faculty application and hiring process.
• Coordinates faculty communications with Online Chairs to maintain updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Canvas

Sharepoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Sharepoint

Canvas

Job description

The Faculty Support Coordinator provides administrative support to the Online Dean, Online Chairs, and online faculty members in matters related to online education. This position communicates to online faculty through weekly announcements, assists in course assignments, and coordinates online adjunct faculty hires. This position is located on campus in Lynchburg, VA.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Receives, manages, and enforces imperatives of the Online Dean and Vice Provost. 2. Receives and reviews recommended online faculty teaching assignments from Online Chairs and submits course assignments to the Online Dean. 3. Supports online faculty by responding to all questions related to online policies and procedures, technical issues, compensation, teaching load, future scheduling of courses W-9, etc. 4. Collects and reviews all assessment and course evaluations from Online Chairs and reports all online faculty assessment and course evaluations to the Online Dean. 5. Oversees the faculty application and hiring process. 6. Works with Online Chairs in order to maintain and update faculty communications. 7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

A bachelor's degree or 3-5 years' administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Canvas, and ability to learn Sharepoint required. A master's degree, institutional knowledge of Liberty, and experience using Sharepoint preferred. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Excellent computer and organizational skills. Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. $44,000.00 - $50,000.00

Equal Opportunity 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.

About the University

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. Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ.