Administrative Graduate Assistant - School of Divinity
About The Position
The Administrative Graduate Assistant supports the School of Divinity and The Graduate School under the direction and supervision of the assigned director. The role assists with administrative projects, academic program data and research, policy and procedure updates, institutional reporting, accreditation, program reviews, and faculty-related matters. The assistant collaborates with graduate assistants, staff, faculty, departments, and schools across the university; attends required events, orientations, and training; and handles sensitive information confidentially. The assistant is expected to follow the Graduate School Honor Code, Graduate Assistantship Handbook, and Liberty University policies, and to represent the university professionally while supporting its mission. This is a part-time, onsite student position. The work environment is typically climate-controlled, well lighted, and moderately noisy, with occasional outdoor event facilitation. The role requires travel to local and campus locations and may involve deskwork, keyboard use, standing, walking, stairs, handling materials, reaching overhead, kneeling, stooping, and regularly lifting 10 pounds or less. Pay starts at $12.77 per hour; student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage. Pay may vary by position, department, responsibilities, skills, funding, and market conditions.
Requirements
- Must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a master's or doctorate program by the start date.
- Must live in the local area to report to work on campus.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.
- Strong organizational skills, computer skills, and scheduling skills.
- Ability to reason, analyze information and events, apply judgment, and solve routine and complex problems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to learn new software and understand technical systems that support the AGA role.
- Strong computer and document-formatting skills.
- Ability to travel to local and campus locations.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks described for the position, including regularly lifting 10 pounds or less.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university.
- Bachelor's degree with a relevant combination of writing, communication, event planning and coordination, and reporting experience.
- Previous teaching experience.
- Experience using Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction and supervision of the assigned director.
- Attend necessary department and Graduate School events, orientations, and training sessions.
- Follow the Graduate School Honor Code and Graduate Assistantship Handbook.
- Assist with miscellaneous administrative tasks, projects, and other responsibilities.
- Collect, organize, and analyze data related to academic programs, institutional reports, and other metrics using spreadsheets or databases.
- Research best practices in higher education, program assessment, accreditation, and related topics.
- Help review and update academic program policies and procedures to align with institutional guidelines and regulations.
- Assist with data collection and preparation of materials for institutional reporting, accreditation, and program reviews.
- Support faculty-related matters, including compiling materials for reports, meetings, committees, and program reviews.
- Collaborate with graduate assistants, staff, faculty, departments, and schools across the university on Graduate School tasks and initiatives.
- Handle sensitive information discreetly, ethically, and confidentially.
- Adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the university in an exemplary manner.
- Work effectively as a team member and support Liberty University's mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
