Office of Sponsored Programs - Workstudy

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Work Study for Office of Sponsored Programs supports the day-to-day administrative operations of the office by assisting with the processing and tracking of internal award applications. This position helps maintain accurate records, organize the department email inbox, and update spreadsheets and documentation. The student also supports communication with faculty and staff regarding deadlines and requirements and provides general administrative assistance as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with the processing and tracking of Internal Grant Award applications. Assist with organizing the OSPR department email inbox. Maintain organized records and spreadsheets. Supporting communication with faculty and staff regarding deadlines and requirements. Assist with award documentation. Provide general administrative support to the Office of Sponsored Programs as needed. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ. Additional information may be found here . SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience High School Diploma Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. Self-starter; works well without direct supervision. 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 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. Strong computer skills Problem Solving Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Physical and Sensory Abilities May be required to travel on campus. May be 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 10 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 setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Driving Requirements If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position. Time Type Part time Location Onsite The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
Self-starter; works well without direct supervision.
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 public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong 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.
May be required to travel on campus.
May be 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 10 or fewer pounds.
Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Responsibilities

Assist with the processing and tracking of Internal Grant Award applications.
Assist with organizing the OSPR department email inbox.
Maintain organized records and spreadsheets.
Supporting communication with faculty and staff regarding deadlines and requirements.
Assist with award documentation.
Provide general administrative support to the Office of Sponsored Programs as needed.
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

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