Work Assistant; Recovery

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Office Work Assist is directly responsible to and assists Directors, Assistant Directors, and senior staff members in whatever areas deemed necessary. It is the duty of each DOS staff member to keep the Dean of Students, the senior staff members, and/or the Administrative Assistant abreast of any discipline, personal, physical, or emotional problems involving the student population.

Additionally, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for updating electronic files and keeping complete and accurate records of student situations.

• Manage Data:
  Assist with data entry, including but not limited to student appointments, email and phone referrals, updates to student records, group and event attendance, and training initiatives.
• Manage the Reception Area:
  Swipe appointments, route visitors, filter questions, answer phone calls, distribute mail, schedule meetings, provide front desk coverage, and communicate any emergencies to a full-time CARE staff member.
• Maintain the Office Suite:
  Maintain an organized and well‑stocked office supply closet, lobby, waiting area, lounge, and group rooms, restock refreshments, notify the Associate Director and Senior Associate Director of any office supply needs, and perform light cleaning as needed.
• Research:
  Assist the Associate Director and Senior Associate Director with research surrounding recovery programming, policies, and procedures.
• Administration:
  Help maintain and manage the recovery inbox and assist with marketing and promotional tasks.
• Manage confidential information and record‑keeping practices in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Collaborate with other CARE staff regarding case information, communication with Liberty community members, and communication with external parties.
• Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Student must be currently enrolled in the institution.
• Required Application Documents: A cover letter and resume are required in addition to the application.

• Communication and Comprehension:
  Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, understand, speak, and write English in a clear, articulate and professional manner, and 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 to solve both routine and complex problems.
• Physical and Sensory Abilities:
  May be required to travel across campus, sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard, hear and speak aloud, stand, walk, climb stairs, handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop, and regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

• Work Environment:
  Climate‑controlled, well‑lighted, moderate noise; may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally and participation in recovery group events outside normal business hours.
• Driving Requirements:
  No driving required.
• Time Type:
  Part time.
• Location:
  
  Onsite.
• Pay Rate:
  Starting at $12.77 per hour; student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour.

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 inte