professional appearance, a helpful spirit, good interpersonal communication skills, technological competency, the ability to prioritize and process multiple tasks simultaneously to completion, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. Prior experience as a student in our undergraduate degree program is preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Occupies front desk as department ambassador, professionally receiving visitors, answering phone calls, answering emails, and processing questions
- Maintains administrative suite orderliness and administrative inventory, including printer, film library, office supplies, breakroom supplies, classroom supplies, hallway decor, and storage
- Processes mail and shipments
- Processes department facilities issues (non-equipment related)
- Manages conference room and classroom reservations
- Tasks the office student worker position
- Makes purchases for department, staying current in knowledge of LU purchasing policies, procedures, and systems
- Reconciles all p-card expenditures
- Coordinates travel for department
- Tracks student Continuance Gate submissions, decisions, and enrollments
- Supports coordination of efforts for departmental promotional activities, including:
- Cinematic Arts Spring Student Showcase
- Department participation in LU CFAW events
- Visitor Center-sponsored tours and VIP tours
- Assists recruitment efforts, including occasional phone calls to potential students
- Assists department personnel as time permits
- Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
- Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees and tasks one student position
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree or two years' experience in administrative work
- Ability to speak effectively on the phone and in front of small groups
- Ability to write effectively
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong skills in multi-tasking, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines
- Basic accounting skills
- Competent computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, internet navigation, and file management
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or four years' experience in administrative work
- Former student in our undergraduate degree program
- Knowledge of films and filmmaking processes
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.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Competent computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, internet navigation, and file management.
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
- Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.
- Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
- Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
- Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
- Regularly lift 20 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 office setting. Lighting and noise level is similar to a movie theater.
Driving Requirements
Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for short-distance 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.
Time Type
Full time
Location
Onsite