CASAS Project Coordinator

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

1d•$44,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Working independently and exercising good judgement and discretion, the Project Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and execute projects, events, and marketing strategy for the College of Applied Studies & Academic Success (CASAS). This role is also responsible for budget, analytics, and reporting. This position is a full-time, twelve-month, staff position in CASAS. This individual reports to the Director of Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, marketing, communications, or a related field).
1-2 years of experience in project coordination or marketing strategy, with a proven track record of coordinating complex projects.
To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and cultivate positive working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
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.
Strong organizational skills.
Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure, independently manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
Regularly required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
Regularly lift 30 or fewer pounds.

Responsibilities

Independently and collaboratively plan, coordinate, execute, and complete projects of varying scope, complexity, and duration.
Ensure project goals are met, stakeholders are informed, issues are troubleshot in a timely and appropriate manner, and projects are completed on time and within budget.
Prepare regular status reports summarizing project progress, milestones, and key updates.
Serve as a liaison between CASAS and other university departments.
Independently and collaboratively plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee events of varying scope, complexity, and duration – including on-campus recruiting events and new student orientation.
Coordinate and oversee staff and student volunteers. Provide support, feedback, and training as needed.
Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external departments and vendors.
Develop and implement marketing strategies that align with university and departmental goals, industry best practice, and consumer wants and needs.
Ensure that key, strategic messages are communicated effectively to target audiences across a variety of marketing mediums and channels.
Serve as liaison between CASAS departments and Liberty’s Marketing Department to produce marketing materials such as emails, text blasts, booklets, brochures, mailers, apparel, and other promotional items.
Maintain CASAS webpages.
Develop and monitor reports to track and analyze the performance and effectiveness of campaigns; recommend data-informed changes and improvements as needed.
Process requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with institutional policies; create and maintain office documents like invoices, reports, and purchase orders.
Review, proof, and edit content for accuracy and consistency of message, as well as adherence to Liberty’s branding and style guide.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
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.