School of Nursing Administrative Graduate Assistant

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Graduate Assistant supports Liberty University’s School of Nursing by assisting with practicum placements, administrative operations, and compliance activities for students and clinical partners. The role works under the guidance of a School of Nursing dean, department chair, director, coordinator, or professor, and may also support The Graduate School with research, reporting, program assessment, accreditation, and faculty-related matters. The position is part-time, works up to 20 hours per week, and is performed onsite. The posted starting pay rate is $12.77 per hour. The assistant serves as a liaison among the university, practicum sites, preceptors, and students; helps secure clinical practicum opportunities; and maintains related databases, gate courses, records, and administrative processes. The assistant performs administrative and compliance tasks, supports university and program requirements, attends required events, orientations, and training, and follows the Graduate School Honor Code and Graduate Assistantship Handbook. The role may include collecting and analyzing data, researching higher-education practices, reviewing policies and procedures, preparing institutional reporting and accreditation materials, and collaborating with graduate assistants, faculty, staff, departments, and schools across the university. Sensitive information must be handled confidentially, and the employee is expected to represent the university appropriately and support its Christian mission. The position requires acceptance into or current enrollment in a master’s or doctoral program by the start date. The employee must live locally to report to campus. Work is generally in a climate-controlled, well-lit setting with moderate noise, with occasional outdoor event facilitation. Local and campus travel may be required; driving for work may require a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, university driving approval, and liability insurance.

Requirements

Must be accepted into or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral 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 and scheduling skills.
Ability to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to routine and complex problems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to learn new software and technical systems that support the AGA role.
Excellent computer and document-formatting skills.
Ability to travel to local and campus locations as required.
Physical ability to sit for deskwork or keyboard use; hear and speak; stand, walk, and climb stairs; handle materials; reach overhead; kneel or stoop; and regularly lift 10 pounds or less.
If driving for work, a valid driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance are required.

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

Support the School of Nursing with practicum placements, administrative operations, and compliance activities.
Work under the guidance of a School of Nursing dean, department chair, director, coordinator, or professor.
Liaise among the university, practicum sites, preceptors, and students to support practicum placement processes and student needs.
Help secure quality clinical practicum opportunities and maintain practicum-related databases, gate courses, records, and administrative processes.
Complete administrative and compliance tasks supporting adherence to university policies, program requirements, and applicable state and national standards.
Attend necessary department and Graduate School events, orientations, and training sessions.
Follow the Graduate School Honor Code and Graduate Assistantship Handbook.
Assist the School of Nursing with miscellaneous administrative tasks and projects.
May collect, organize, and analyze academic program, institutional reporting, and other relevant data using spreadsheets or databases.
May research best practices in higher education, program assessment, accreditation, and related topics for The Graduate School.
May review and update academic program policies and procedures to align with institutional guidelines and regulations.
May collect data and prepare materials for institutional reporting, accreditation processes, and program reviews.
Support faculty-related reporting, meetings, committees, and program reviews for The Graduate School.
Collaborate with graduate assistants, staff, faculty, departments, and schools across the university on Graduate School tasks and initiatives.
Handle sensitive information discreetly and confidentially, follow ethical standards and university policies, and represent the university appropriately.
Work effectively as a team member and support the university’s Christian model and mission.