Work Assistant; Recovery

Position: 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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 – This includes, but is not limited to, swiping appointments, routing visitors, filtering questions, answering phone calls, distributing mail, scheduling meetings, providing front desk coverage, and communicating any emergencies to a full-time CARE staff member.

Maintain the Office Suite – This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining an organized and well-stocked office supply closet, maintaining an organized lobby, waiting area, lounge, and group rooms, restocking refreshments, notifying the Associate Director and Senior Associate Director of any office supply needs, and 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, communication with external parties, etc.

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.

Additional information may be found here QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience Student must be currently enrolled in the institution.

Required Application DocumentsA cover letter and resume are required in addition to the application.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB 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.

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.

Physical and Sensory Abilities May be required to travel across campus.

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 Work 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 may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally. May be required to participate in recovery group events outside of normal business hours.

Driving Requirements No driving 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…