Faculty Support Coordinator for School of Behavioral Sciences

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

7d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty Support Coordinator provides administrative support to the Online Dean, Associate Dean, Chairs, and online faculty members on matters related to online education. The coordinator communicates with online faculty through weekly announcements, assists with course assignments, coordinates curriculum development and online faculty hiring, and performs other duties as assigned. The role supports faculty, coordinates assignments in consultation with department leadership, maintains faculty records and hierarchies, and coordinates faculty hiring, onboarding, and training. It also supports curriculum development and maintenance, accreditation matters, research and data compilation, enrollment tracking and forecasting, reporting, policy interpretation, and recordkeeping. The position is onsite in a climate-controlled office setting and may require occasional travel to local and campus locations. Use of a personal or university vehicle is required for work-related travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of administrative experience (Tier I minimum qualification).
Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of field, faculty, or administrative support experience within University Academics, Financial Services, or Enrollment Offices (Tier 2 minimum qualification).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to solve routine and complex problems.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent interviewing skills (Tier I minimum qualification).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and oral communication skills (Tier 2 minimum qualification).
Ability to positively influence office morale and culture (Tier 2 minimum qualification).
Must be an LU-approved driver (Tier 2 minimum qualification).
Ability to communicate professionally in English verbally and in writing, including representing Liberty University to business and community customers and associates.
Excellent computer skills.
Valid Virginia driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance are required for driving-related job duties.
Able to travel occasionally to local and campus locations.
Able to regularly lift 10 pounds or less.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Customer service experience.
Interviewing experience.
Strong technical competency.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and similar tools.
Superior ability to prioritize tasks.
Intermediate knowledge of learning management systems such as Canvas (Tier 2 preferred qualification).
Management experience (Tier 2 preferred qualification).

Responsibilities

Support faculty through weekly announcements and by answering questions.
Gather and compile course assignment availability and coordinate assignments in consultation with department leadership.
Maintain faculty records and hierarchies in various systems.
Coordinate hiring and onboarding of online faculty.
Maintain communication with IMs and SMEs to coordinate implementation of LUO policies and procedures.
Coordinate online faculty training and maintain current training materials and online faculty Canvas community resources.
Coordinate development of new courses, maintain existing courses, and support faculty Subject Matter Experts.
Assist with accreditation matters.
Research and compile data.
Track enrollment in course sections and project future needs.
Write reports suited to the needs of their audiences.
Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures for employees.
File and maintain records.
Perform administrative support tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.