School of Music Office Assistant

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

Job summary

Liberty University School of Music seeks student workers to support administrative and production needs across practice rooms, classes, ensembles, concerts, and recitals. The role emphasizes excellent service, clear communication, and professional representation within a faith-centered university environment.

The position is part-time, onsite, with pay starting at $12.77 per hour. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to work in a collaborative team while adhering to

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; 1–2 years of work experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; professional representation of the university.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills; ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office / Microsoft Suite.
• Customer service orientation when assisting professors and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to professors and students.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, professors, and students in writing and speech.
• Represent the School of Music in a professional, kind, and humble manner.
• Adhere to Liberty University policies and uphold the university's mission.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member aligned with LU’s Christian model.

Skills

Customer service

Written and spoken communication

Public representation

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

School of Music student workers support the administrative and production needs of the School of Music. Daily functions include supporting the practice rooms, classes, ensembles, concerts, and recitals throughout each semester.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides excellent customer service to the professors and students of the School of Music.
• Communicates effectively through both written and spoken means with supervisor, professors, and students.
• Represents and serves the School of Music in a professional, kind, and humble manner.
• 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

• High school diploma
• 1-2 years work experience in any field preferred

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 - Microsoft Suite

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 across campus on rare occasions
• 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 lighted, and the noise level is moderate. For SOM productions and concerts, music levels may be above average, but will not exceed industry and OSHA safety standards. 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.