Summer Temp Assistant for Biology & Chemistry

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The summer temp student assistant for Biology and Chemistry will assist departmental faculty and/or staff with tasks needed throughout the department. Support and responsibilities may include (but are not limited to), office support, phone coverage, assisting walk-ins, maintaining equipment and supplies, monitoring lab activities, assisting faculty with grading for summer course, or research assistance. As such, workers may be asked to perform grading, laboratory preparation, office/clerical work, specific research projects, or other tasks as requested by the supervising individual.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Experience working on a computer or tablet.
Demonstrate ability and willingness to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and administrators
Demonstrate ability to be instructed by faculty and staff on incoming tasks
Demonstrate reliability with attendance and clocking in / out of working shift
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Possess communication skills that allow the professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of visitors that come to the Center for Natural Science (CNS) building
Strong organizational skills
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and apply judgment in order to solve problems of a routine nature.

Nice To Haves

Understanding the courses and professors within the department is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist faculty with the routine laboratory activities for a specific summer biology or chemistry course
Helping to maintain a safe, instructive atmosphere in the laboratory
Follow all safety guidelines in the laboratory and assist in enforcing these guidelines for all students in the laboratory
Maintain proper attire for the work/laboratory environment in accordance with the Liberty Way and as directed by the supervisor(s)
Be punctual to all meetings scheduled by the course instructor(s) or supervisor
Maintain professional communication with supervising faculty
Be familiar with procedures and calculations involved in an experiment prior to entering the laboratory
Be responsible for grading laboratory reports and/or lab assignments and return them in a timely manner, as directed by supervising faculty
All grading efforts must be completed in the Center for Natural Sciences Building
Maintain accurate grade and/or attendance records and share these with supervising faculty, while maintaining strict confidence to comply with all FERPA regulations
Ensure that all laboratory reagents and materials/supplies are restocked and that all benches, fume hoods, and other areas are clean and neat before leaving the laboratory
Maintain documentation of their work time and efforts
Undertake other tasks as designated by the supervising faculty/staff
Assist administrative assistants with routine office tasks, phone coverage, walk-ins, etc.
Assist with the collection and distribution of mail as needed.
Assist with maintaining a positive and helpful atmosphere within the department and office.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
Be able to positively welcome and engage with visiting / prospective students and parents about LU, while they are in the waiting area
Maintain confidentiality of any information that is heard and/or seen while working.
Maintain professional communication with supervising staff, including responsibility for completing tasks assigned during working hours.
Follow all safety guideline requirements for working in the Biology & Chemistry department, such as completing a safety training course.
Maintain high attention to detail, proactive initiative, organization, and excellent communication skills.
Adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner