Administrative Graduate Assistant; AGA School of Education

Administrative Graduate Assistant (AGA)

Graduate Assistantship Program

• Work under the direction and supervision of the Director to whom assigned.
• Be present for all necessary events put on by the department and the Graduate School.
• Attend all Orientations and training sessions per the direction of the department and the Graduate School.
• Uphold and follow the Graduate School Honor Code and Graduate Assistantship Handbook.
• Assist the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks/projects and any other various responsibilities.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data related to academic programs, institutional reports, and other relevant metrics using spreadsheet software or databases.
• Assist the Graduate School in conducting research related to best practices in higher education, program assessment, accreditation, and other relevant topics.
• Help review and update policies and procedures related to academic programs, ensuring they are in line with the institution’s guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with data collection and preparation of materials for institutional reporting, accreditation processes, and program reviews.
• Support the Graduate School in managing faculty‑related matters, such as compiling materials for reporting, meetings, committees, and program reviews.
• Collaborate with other graduate assistants, staff, faculty, departments, and colleges/schools across the university on tasks and initiatives originating from the Graduate School.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion, adhering to ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality.
• Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

• The Graduate Assistant Supervisors are responsible for abiding by the Graduate Assistantship Handbook and overseeing the Administrative Graduate Assistant for their respective departments.
• They must monitor and assess the Administrative Graduate Assistants’ academic, professional, social, and spiritual growth.
• They will complete Graduate Assistant evaluations for every new hire at the end of their first semester and for returners at the end of the year.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four‑year college or university preferred.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Must be accepted into, or currently enrolled in, a master’s or doctorate program by the start date.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor’s degree with a relevant combination of writing, communication, planning and coordinating events, and reporting experience.
• Must be enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program and have previous teaching experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to attain an understanding of all technical systems that support the role of being an AGA.
• Must live in the local area in order to report to work on campus.

• Communication 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.
• Technology Competencies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn new software.
• Excellent computer and document formatting skills.
• 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,…