Administrative Assistant I - Humanities

Administrative Support For College Of Arts & SciencesProviding secretarial, administrative, and scheduling support for the College of Arts & Sciences Dean, Associate Dean, and Admin office. Monitor budget, supervise student workers, order supplies, and other clerical tasks. Other administrative and secretarial tasks as needed.Essential Functions And ResponsibilitiesProvide faculty and staff support to the Humanities Department and the College of Arts and Sciences, including LU Online.Work with department chair to plan, execute, and coordinate events, meetings, and recruitment opportunities for the Humanities Department, Public History Initiatives, and associated student organizations.

These include CFAW, Experience LU, New London Day, Chaplains Museum promotion, and other student engagement events.Thorough knowledge of MS Office is essential. Knowledge of LU applications such as Canvas, SSB Finance, WordPress, Emburse, and BuyLU is helpful.Understand the basics of operational budget, P-Card policy, and how to arrange travel.Assist with website updates and social media.Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesSchedule and supervise student workers in the department as they assist with social media posting, department events, and other tasks as assigned.Delegate weekly tasks and provide clear instructions (written and verbal) detailing assigned tasks and expectations.Monitor and approve student worker hours in the Workday system weekly.Qualifications And CredentialsEducation And ExperienceBachelor's degree in related field preferred, with experience in a high-volume office setting.Abilities And Competencies Essential To The Function Of The JobCommunication And ComprehensionAbility 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 to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.Strong organizational skills.Computer and scheduling skills.Problem SolvingIntuitively 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 AbilitiesRequired to travel to local and campus locations.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 ConditionsWork EnvironmentThe 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.

Working environment also includes facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.Driving RequirementsUse of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be 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.Time Type: Full timeLocation: OnsitePay Range: $15.38 - $18.27The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job.