Student Assistant - LU ONE

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this position, you will be essential in supporting various functions within the department. This position will allow you to gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to the university community while balancing your academic responsibilities. The principal functions of the position are 1) General Office Support and 2) Event and Program Support. Some weekends and evenings are required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Office Support Operate the front desk by greeting guests and answering phone calls Properly distribute mail and direct calls to the appropriate staff members Maintain office organization, coffee station, and general cleanliness Resolve issues by contacting the appropriate departments by submitting Work Orders, IT Requests, or contacting Facility Management Manage swiper check-in at the front desk Assist with facility and operational improvement projects Perform other administrative and clerical tasks as assigned Event and Program Support Provide support for all department events including research, planning, and logistics Coordinate internal and external collaborations and manage communications with other departments and external vendors Assist with event promotions (tabling, handing out flyers, etc.) Interact with students and manage swiper at events Supervise and aid in the setup and teardown of events Assist with the management of CSER participation within the office and events Assist with CFAW events and programs Represent the department at university events Assist the department with all other duties as assigned Additional information may be found here QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Minimum Qualifications LU Undergraduate or Graduate student Eligible for Work-Study Ability to work 18-20 hours per week Flexible schedule: some weekends and evenings required Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong computer, administrative, and organizational skills Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive student information The ideal applicant will give a minimum 1-year commitment to the position Preferred Qualifications Customer service experience ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information. Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond articulately and professionally. Problem-Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Physical and Sensory Abilities 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 to effectively communicate orally. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building. Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop to conduct business. Regularly lift 30 or fewer pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well-lighted, and the noise level is moderate.

Requirements

LU Undergraduate or Graduate student
Eligible for Work-Study
Ability to work 18-20 hours per week
Flexible schedule: some weekends and evenings required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong computer, administrative, and organizational skills
Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive student information
The ideal applicant will give a minimum 1-year commitment to the position

Nice To Haves

Customer service experience

Responsibilities

Operate the front desk by greeting guests and answering phone calls
Properly distribute mail and direct calls to the appropriate staff members
Maintain office organization, coffee station, and general cleanliness
Resolve issues by contacting the appropriate departments by submitting Work Orders, IT Requests, or contacting Facility Management
Manage swiper check-in at the front desk
Assist with facility and operational improvement projects
Perform other administrative and clerical tasks as assigned
Provide support for all department events including research, planning, and logistics
Coordinate internal and external collaborations and manage communications with other departments and external vendors
Assist with event promotions (tabling, handing out flyers, etc.)
Interact with students and manage swiper at events
Supervise and aid in the setup and teardown of events
Assist with the management of CSER participation within the office and events
Assist with CFAW events and programs
Represent the department at university events
Assist the department with all other duties as assigned