Administrative Assistant I - ROTC

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.

• 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, Word Press, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

• 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.

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.

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.

Full time

Onsite

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

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