Administrative Assistant for Liberty Pastoral Counseling and Care

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to the Executive Director and Director(s).

Requirements

Four-year college degree, with a concentration in human resources, business management or a related field, and experience in student development or related function is required.
Strong working knowledge of student issues and educational trends, as they relate to higher education, required.
Well-developed communications skills.
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, government and community customers and associates.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent purchasing systems and computer skills.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Manage student workers – training, scheduling, etc.
Assist with planning and coordinating office events – This includes, but is not limited to, groups, services, meetings, expos, travel, etc.
Oversee office purchases, supplies/instructional, etc.
Assist in strategizing, creating, and maintaining databases for student support initiatives.
Help in dissemination of assignments to various sectors of the office that flow in from various external offices via e-mail or Beacon.
Responsible for monthly reconciliations for Executive Director and Director.
Act as liaison to faculty, staff and administration in regard to student-related problems.
Maintain LPCC website(s).
Attend departmental meetings and assist with various administrative duties.
Maintain calendar for Executive Director and Director.
Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.