Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Investment Officer

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant of Finance Administration is responsible and accountable to the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Investment Officer (CIO). The Executive Assistant is responsible for assisting the Senior Vice President of Finance/Chief Investment Officer, managing office operations for the Investment Services Division, the Tax Department and managing the operational budget for the Division. This involves, but is not limited to, working with staff on related procedures, understanding and enforcing office and school policy, and working with other departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline with 4-5 years experience in an Administrative Assistant position
Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends.
Excellent and detail oriented communication, arithmetic, and organizational skills
Ability to utilize a calculator and computer including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).
Ability to pass Banner, compliance standards, and training tests
Ability to pass Concur, BuyLU, P-card and Infor training
Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service including accurate and timely support to students and staff
Ability to adhere to federal, state, and institutional policy and compliance requirements including confidentiality and recordkeeping requirements
Ability to stay organized and work in a fast pace environment
Excellent 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
Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
Occasionally required to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
Employee will occasionally drive to campus, local, and distant locations. Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline
5-7 years’ experience in an Administrative Assistant position
Concur, BuyLU, P-card and Infor experience
Knowledge of Banner Veterans/military benefits and outside aid.
Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language

Responsibilities

Schedule appointments and meetings for the Senior Vice President of Finance and CIO including but not limited to investment managers, vendors, auditors, advisors and internal staff
Answers the phone for the Investment Services Division in a professional matter.
Assists in obtaining conflict of interest forms and other necessary compliance related materials for the Investment Staff Division.
Review the State Street portal for any outstanding transactions for approval and coordinates approval when needed.
Takes minutes for the investment committee and other meetings as requested.
Keeps the division budget
Ensures all treasury and investment documents follow stated procedure for review and signature by the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Investment Officer and the Chief Financial Officer.
Assists in the coordination with legal affairs of the review of legal documents by the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Investment Officer and the Chief Financial Officer.
Keeps master calendar and coordinates schedules for Investment Services conference room.
Books travel arrangements for investment staff to ensure continuity.
Prepares timely P-card reconciliations for the Senior Vice President of Finance and CIO and other senior investment staff as assigned.
Ensures p-card reconciliations for investment staff are done on a timely basis and assist where necessary.
Completes necessary budget paperwork such as requisitions, requests for checks, encumbrances, budget amendments, etc.
Orders office supplies and equipment
Maintains confidentiality at the highest level.
Signs a conflict of interest for Investment Division.
Promotes Best Christian Workplace culture
Other duties as assigned