The Office Student Worker Assistant will be assigned miscellaneous tasks for the Department of Emergency Management & Community Engagement (EMCE). Opportunities may arise to assist other divisions with working on various projects and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with purchase orders, requisitions, expense reports, filing documents, scheduling events/meetings, interdepartmental coordination, maintaining cleanliness and order in the office, supply stocking/management, assisting the Emergency Manager with writing policies, and assisting all department personnel with time management.

• Perform a variety of tasks associated with proof reading and cataloging records in various databases; prepare various printouts for the department as necessary; verify information in documents/plans, under the direct supervision of the Office/Budget Manager.

• Scan, copy, rename, collate, and file a variety of plans, records, information, and paperwork; Prepare photocopies.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a residential student at Liberty University and is Work Study approved.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Displays professionalism, maturity, and tact.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality of secure information.
• Able to communicate clearly and accurately.
• Exemplifies positive energy and enthusiasm with a "can do" attitude and works independently.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Additional information on Work study may be found here.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Must have acute attention to detail and demonstrated effectiveness in managing multiple work assignments simultaneously.

• Strong computer literacy required including knowledge and application of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply sound judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is primarily indoors, however outdoor work in all weather conditions may also be required at any time.

Driving Requirements

Use of a University vehicle may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license and an acceptable DMV record may be required.

 

 

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

 

 

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

 

 

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.