Administrative Assistant provides a full array of administrative management and support services that include, office management, data collection, and some aspects of budget administration for the School of Nursing. This staff member must work independently and exercise good judgment and discretion. This is a Full-Time (40 hours), 12-month, hourly, benefited position. Some responsibilities may change. Provides administrative support to the Chair and faculty of the undergraduate BSN Program. Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison between administration, students, and guests. Special projects as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Maintain the day-to-day operation of the office by creating and approving room reservations/events, maintaining/inventorying supplies and departmental property, disseminating the weekly virtue and PowerPoint announcements, inputting work orders, giving departmental tours, etc.
- Assists the Director of Operations with day-to-day facilities and operational tasks.
- Coordinates senior pictures with photographer and oversees the event.
- Provide excellent customer service by serving any concerns, issues, or questions presented by students, parents, faculty, or alumni.
- Participate in new department initiatives and manage other projects as assigned while remaining abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
- Supports special projects as assigned by administration.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALSSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage student employees.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALSMinimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree with emphasis in business, human resources, education, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in an office setting.
- Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to learn and efficiently use complex computing applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Canvas, Blackboard, CRM, Banner Systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors' degree in business, human resources, education, or a related field is preferred.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOBCommunication 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 to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent 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
- Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
- Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
- Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
WORKING CONDITIONSWork EnvironmentThe working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.Driving RequirementsUse of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.Target Hire Date2025-01-13Time TypeFull timeLocationLynchburg - In OfficeThe 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.