Administrative Graduate Assistant (AGA) - School of Law

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Administrative Graduate Assistant (AGA) Graduate School JOB SUMMARY The Administrative Graduate Assistant (AGA) will assist the School of Law’s Administrative Assistant to the Dean in her role as the principal contact for the Office of the Dean. Accordingly, the AGA will help the Dean’s Office in its daily functions while maintaining the image and standards of the law school. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: performing basic office duties, conducting research, keeping the Dean’s Suite and Administrative Suite organized and tidy, planning and executing events, setting up for meetings, performing receptionist duties when needed, running errands both on and off campus, and assisting other law school administrators as needed. QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university Must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Liberty University Possess a professional demeanor Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion 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 Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University School of Law to a variety of visitors and guests Strong organizational skills Strong attention to detail Strong 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 Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop while working law school events Occasionally 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 office setting. It has good lighting and the noise level is moderate. Driving Requirements Will need to occasionally drive personal vehicle on and off campus to run errands. Time Type Part time Location Lynchburg - In Office 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) degree from a four-year college or university
Must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a graduate degree program at Liberty University
Possess a professional demeanor
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University School of Law to a variety of visitors and guests
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong 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
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop while working law school events
Occasionally lift 10 or fewer pounds
Will need to occasionally drive personal vehicle on and off campus to run errands