Student Office Assistant for Dean of Students

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

Job summary

Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a part-time Office Work Assistant to support the Dean of Students Office. You will handle front desk tasks, schedule appointments, and assist with records requests while promoting events and programs

The role requires experience managing brand social media, strong writing and editing, basic graphic design, and the ability to work independently. On-site pay starts at $12.77 per hour.

Qualifications

• Student must be currently enrolled at Liberty University.
• Experience managing social media accounts for a brand, organization, or business.
• Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with social media analytics tools and scheduling platforms.
• Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Suite preferred).
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of current social media trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks as assigned by the Directors – This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling appointments, taking phone calls, swiping students into meetings, etc.
• Assist with front desk responsibilities
• Assist with background checks and records requests
• Maintain office and conference room areas
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Social media

Content creation

Strong writing

Editing

Time management

Education

Enrollment at Liberty University

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

Analytics tools

Scheduling platforms

Job description

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion,the Office Work Assist is directly responsible to, and assists,Directors, Assistant Directors, and senior staff members inwhatever areas deemed necessary. It is the duty of each DOS staffmember to keep the Dean of Students, the senior staff members,and/or the Administrative Assistant abreast of any discipline,personal, physical, or emotional problems involving the studentpopulation. Additionally, the Administrative Assistant isresponsible for updating electronic files and keeping complete andaccurate records of student situations.

• Answer calls at the front desk and direct callers to thecorrect offices
• Develop and schedule content for social media platforms (e.g.,lnstagram, X/Twitter).
• Create graphics, videos, and written posts aligned with brandguidelines.
• Monitor engagement, respond to comments/messages, and fostercommunity interaction.
• Track performance metrics and prepare monthly reports on reach,engagement, and growth.
• Collaborate with internal DOS teams to promote events,programs, and initiatives.
• Stay updated on social media trends and recommend strategies toincrease visibility.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and maintain apositive online presence.

Qualifications

• Student must be currently enrolled at Liberty University
• Experience managing social media accounts for a brand,organization, or business.
• Strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling skills.
• Familiarity with social media analytics tools and schedulingplatforms.
• Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Suitepreferred).
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, andmeet deadlines.
• Knowledge of current social media trends and bestpractices.

Preferred Skills

• Video editing experience for short-form content.
• Experience in higher education or student engagement (ifrelevant).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete tasks as assigned by the Directors – This includes,but is not limited to, scheduling appointments, taking phone calls,swiping students into meetings, etc.
• Assist with front desk responsibilities
• Assist with background checks and records requests
• Maintain office and conference room areas
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fosteringLU’s mission.
• Other duties as required.

Additional information may be found here

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Student must be currently enrolled in the institution.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THEJOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writingto convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order toconvey messages and correspond in an articulate and professionalmanner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professionalrepresentation of Liberty University to a variety of business,government and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent purchasing systems and computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, andapply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine andcomplex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to performdeskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectivelycommunicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to moveabout the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order toconduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform theessential functions of this position is a climate-controlled officesetting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

No driving required

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimumwage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on jobresponsibilities, required skills, available funding, and marketconditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe itis our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility ofensuring that all management practices regarding employees areconducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal andstate statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promotingforall job classifications will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including state of employment protectedclasses. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate allemployees and prospective employees strictly according to therequirements of the job. All personnel related activities such ascompensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments,working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs,and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions andprivileges of employment will be administered without regard torace, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy orchildbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicablestatus protected by law, including all applicable state ofemployment protected classes. The University is a Christianreligious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject toreligious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiringpractices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliancewith both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exceptionto the “religion” component of the employment discrimination lawsfor religious organizations (including educational institutions),and permits them to give employment practice preference to membersof their own religious beliefs.