Veterans Center Student Worker

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University is seeking a part-time Federal Work Study receptionist for the Veterans Center Front Desk in Lynchburg, VA. You will greet guests, guide sign-ins, and assist with space scheduling and room setups.

Responsibilities include maintaining a welcoming environment, stocking the coffee bar, ensuring clean and organized spaces, and supporting the Supervisor with daily tasks. Strong customer service and basic Office skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• GPA of 2.5 or above.
• Some experience in a volunteer or service capacity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; 1–2 years in a volunteer/service capacity and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as receptionist for Veterans Center Front Desk: Welcome guests, sign in, and direct them. Notify Supervisor of visits and special guests.
• Maintain comfort and cleanliness of the Veterans Center and coffee bar; keep furniture clean and organized.
• Manage Conference Room Scheduling: submit requests, keep calendar up to date, and ensure professional use of space.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Veterans Center Supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student enrollment

Job description

The Federal Work Study position serves as receptionist for Veterans Center Front Desk, ensures Veterans Center is comfortable for guests, maintains upkeep of Conference Room Scheduling, performs duties as assigned by the Veterans Center Supervisor.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Serve as receptionist for Veterans Center Front Desk: Maintain professional visual aesthetic of the entrance of the Veterans Center. Welcome and direct guests to sign in. Notify VC Supervisor of student visits and special guests. Be able to answer general questions about Military Affairs Office and Veterans Center.
2. Ensure Veterans Center is comfortable for guests: Making coffee and ensuring coffee bar is clean and stocked throughout the day. Ensuring all furniture is clean and in order throughout the day. Ensuring Veterans Center is cleaned and organized according to VC Reset Checklist at the end of every day.
3. Upkeep of Conference Room Scheduling: Ensuring requests are submitted and marked on calendar. Ensuring professional appearance of conference room and door calendar. Working with VC Supervisor to settle disputes over space and that space is being used in a professional manner and without abuse of the space.
4. Perform other duties incidental to the work described herein and as assigned by the Supervisor of the Veterans Center. Additional information may be found here.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

1. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
2. GPA of 2.5 or above.
3. Some experience in a volunteer or service capacity.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
2. 1-2 years in a volunteer/service capacity and customer service experience.

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.

Come develop and improve valuable skills to use throughout your career by working at LU! We have many positions open that provide opportunities for students to serve the local Lynchburg community. Many offer flexible schedules to allow students to attend classes and complete their coursework. 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.