Administrative Assistant I - ROTC

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Lynchburg, VA, USA
In-Office
15-18 Hourly
Junior
Energy • Utilities
The Role
Provide administrative, secretarial, and scheduling support for the College of Arts & Sciences and ROTC. Plan and coordinate events and recruitment, supervise student workers, manage budgets/purchasing/travel, update website and social media, maintain confidential student/cadet records, and represent the university while adhering to policies.
Summary Generated by Built In
Providing 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide faculty and staff support to ROTC and the College of Arts and Sciences, including LU Online.

  • Work with ROTC administration to plan, execute, and coordinate events, meetings, and recruitment opportunities for ROTC. These include CFAW, Experience LU, cadet orientation, and on- and off-site cadet training.

  • Thorough knowledge of MS Office is essential.  Knowledge of LU applications such as Canvas, WordPress, INFOR, and BuyLU is helpful.

  • Understand the basics of operational budget, purchasing policy, and travel planning.

  • Confidentially manage student/cadet information on behalf of ROTC.

  • Create a welcoming environment for students and families in the ROTC office.

  • 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 RESPONSIBILITIES  
  • Schedule and supervise student workers and cadets 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 Experience
  • Minimum of high school diploma or GED required. BA or BS preferred.

  • Two years of experience in related field and high-volume office setting preferred.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOBCommunication 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 to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Computer and scheduling 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
  • Required 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 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.  Working environment also includes facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.    

Driving Requirements

Use 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 time

Location

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.



$15.38 - $18.27

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.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • BA or BS
  • Two years of related office experience
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of Canvas, WordPress, INFOR, and BuyLU
  • Understanding of operational budgets, purchasing policy, and travel planning
  • Ability to confidentially manage student/cadet information
  • Experience scheduling, supervising, and approving student worker hours in Workday
  • Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to travel to local and campus locations and use personal vehicle; valid Virginia driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance
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The Company
647 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

What We Do

Liberty Utilities provides regulated water, wastewater, natural gas, and electric utility services to customers across the United States.

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