Administrative Graduate Assistant - School of Divinity
About The Position
The Administrative Graduate Assistant (AGA) supports the School of Divinity and The Graduate School under the direction and supervision of an assigned Director. The role assists with administrative projects, data collection and analysis, research, policy and procedure updates, institutional reporting, accreditation processes, program reviews, and faculty-related matters. The AGA collaborates with graduate assistants, staff, faculty, departments, and colleges or schools across the university, while handling sensitive information confidentially and adhering to university policies, the Graduate School Honor Code, and the Graduate Assistantship Handbook. The AGA is expected to attend department and Graduate School events, orientations, and training sessions as directed. The position is part time and performed onsite. Work is generally in a climate-controlled, well-lighted setting with moderate noise, and occasionally includes facilitating outdoor events. The employee must live locally to report to campus and may need to travel to local and campus locations.
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.
- Experience using Microsoft Office.
- Ability to learn and understand technical systems supporting the AGA role.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational, computer, and scheduling skills.
- Ability to reason, analyze information and events, exercise judgment, and solve routine and complex problems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent computer and document-formatting skills.
- Ability to travel to local and campus locations.
- Ability to sit for deskwork or keyboard use; hear and speak to communicate; stand, walk, and climb stairs; handle materials; reach overhead; kneel or stoop; and regularly lift 10 pounds or less.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
- A bachelor’s degree combined with relevant writing, communication, event-planning and coordination, and reporting experience.
- Previous teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction and supervision of the assigned Director.
- Attend necessary events hosted by the department and The Graduate School, as well as required orientations and training sessions.
- Follow The Graduate School Honor Code, the Graduate Assistantship Handbook, and Liberty University policies.
- Assist the department 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.
- Assist The Graduate School with research on higher-education best practices, program assessment, accreditation, and related topics.
- Help review and update academic program policies and procedures to align with institutional guidelines and regulations.
- Assist with collecting data and preparing materials for institutional reporting, accreditation, and program reviews.
- Support faculty-related work, including compiling materials for reports, meetings, committees, and program reviews.
- Collaborate with graduate assistants, staff, faculty, departments, and colleges or schools on Graduate School tasks and initiatives.
- Handle sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Represent the University appropriately and work effectively as a team member in support of its mission.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
