Event Officer - Study

Responsibilities

• Assist the University Events Office with both internal and external events.
• Support event coordinators, provide event support to university service personnel, and assist with event planning.
• Perform office duties: make phone calls, send emails, schedule events in 25
  
  Live, and other administrative tasks.
• Lifting and moving small materials as required.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with on‑ and off‑campus customers.
• Provide support, information, and guidance in scheduling and planning departmental events in Liberty University facilities.
• Data entry of work orders and event logistics.
• Front desk and office welcome for all customers.
• Assist with scheduling and logistics for all university events.
• Enforce university policies and standards for summer events and conferences.
• Maintain open and closing duties for event facilities.
• Issue work orders or notify event managers of problems or situations.
• Help develop standard operational procedures for the university events office.
• Promote professionalism and outstanding customer service in accordance with the Liberty Way.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Remain abreast of all events held on campus.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

• Working toward a four‑year degree in business, marketing, or equivalent professional work experience.
• Well‑developed interpersonal communication skills and familiarity with standard Microsoft Office software.
• High‑school diploma or GED required.

• Communication and Comprehension – effectively communicate verbally and in writing; understand, speak, and write English professionally.
• Public Communication – represent Liberty University professionally to business and community customers.
• Organizational Skills – strong organizational and efficient computer skills.
• Problem Solving – intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
• Physical and Sensory Abilities – travel locally and campus‑wide; sit for extended periods, type, hear, speak, stand, walk, climb stairs; handle materials; lift 10lb or less.

Use of personal vehicle required for travel in the performance of essential functions. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance required.

Time Type:
Part time.

Location:

Onsite. Pay Rate:
Starting at $12.77 per hour. Student employees paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position, department, responsibilities, skills, funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with TitleVII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion 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.

A Christian, religious‑affiliated organization, Liberty 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.