Interdisciplinary Studies Department Student Worker

Liberty University; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia seeks a part-time Work Study Employee for the College of Arts and Sciences. You will assist the Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chairs, faculty and staff with projects and administrative tasks and welcome visitors to CAS offices.

This role supports university initiatives including CFAW and Experience LU, works well in a fast-paced office, and requires discretion, professionalism, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Computer experience required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills, well-organized, and desire to work with others.
• Well-developed communication skills are essential.
• Self-starter; works well without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chairs, faculty and staff with projects and administrative tasks.
• Welcome all visitors to the College of Arts and Sciences offices.
• Support university initiatives including CFAW and Experience LU.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Liberty University policies.
• Work effectively as a team member while embracing LU’s mission.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Sophomore standing

Job description

Working independently, exercising good judgement and discretion, the College of Arts and Sciences Work Study Employee will assist the Dean, Associate Dean, Department Chairs, Faculty, and Staff with projects and administrative tasks as assigned. This includes welcoming all visitors to the College of Arts and Sciences offices, as well as supporting university initiatives including CFAW and Experience LU.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works well with faculty, staff, and students in a fast-paced office environment.
• Professional demeanor and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Serves other CAS departments as needed.
• Maintains good academic standing and work-life balance.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

Additional information may be found here

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Computer experience required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal skills, well-organized, and desire to work with others.
• Well-developed communication skills are essential.
• Self-starter; works well without direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sophomore standing, with experience in a customer service or office setting.

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.
• Strong organizational skills.
• 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

• May be required to travel locally.
• May be required to sit 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 campus.
• 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 a climate-controlled setting. It is well-lit, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

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.