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Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Onsite
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Build approved partnership pathways with identified partners to move groups of candidates toward licensure and/or additional degree programs.
Serve as liaison with district personnel to improve relationships and recruitment.
Based upon the agreement established, be involved in every stage of the academic journey of identified candidates, including degree and course selection, working alongside students and professors, and bridging this gap when necessary, helping students and districts understand and navigate policies, and providing specific resources based on the individual student’s needs.
Discuss specific academic and career goals with students and assist them in developing personalized plans to meet these goals through the partnership agreements for that candidate, hopefully leading to additional program enrollment.
Assist districts in creating semester-by-semester plans that are individualized based on the student’s goals, available time, and desired graduation timeframes.
Proactively assist students in understanding and navigating university requirements, academic progress, and changes that may affect progress based upon the partnership agreements.
Assist districts and students in understanding all requirements of the chosen degree (not only courses but elements such as licensure components).
Proactively monitor academic performance and help students adjust their long and short-term schedules accordingly.
Attain knowledge and competency in the application of all required software, applications, and systems (i.e., Canvas, CRM, Argos, Microsoft applications, etc.)
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.
Other duties as assigned
EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS
Does the position interact with individuals/entities outside the company? _X_ YES ____ NO
If yes, please describe: Work with Virginia licensure students and Virginia school systems
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Minimum:
Bachelor’ degree in Education or a related field
2-3 years of administrative experience, including at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
Strong organizational skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to work with a team
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred:
Master’s degree or acceptance into a graduate program
K-12 State Teaching License
Knowledge of School of Education’s gate and field process
Knowledge of the licensure process in Virginia
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
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.
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.
May be required to travel
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
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lit, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.
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
Full timeLocation
Onsite
Pay Range
Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.
The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.
$50,000.00 - $60,000.00
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.
