Liberty University Online Programs · 4 weeks ago
Administrative Assistant for Debate - College of Arts and Sciences
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLiberty University is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the College of Arts and Sciences who will work under the direction of the Director of Debate. The role involves managing administrative tasks, coordinating communications, and supporting the operational budget and logistics for the debate department.
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Responsibilities
Provide first point of contact for people calling or visiting the debate office as well as correspondence between LU departments
Submit and track all administrative paperwork for the debate department: requisitions, travel arrangements, P-card purchases, and expense reports
Assist the Director in managing the operational budget
Tracking and orienting new recruits and their parents with the admissions, financial aid and other departments
Submit and track the logistical requirements for the annual Liberty University Debate Tournament: securing rooms on 25Live, ordering awards, taking entry fees and other details
Serve as liaison with the Graduate School for Debate’s GSA (Graduate Student Assistants)
Manage the Director’s office appointments and meeting schedule
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission
Supervise Debate’s two Student Workers to include submitting forms for hire/termination as required by HR and approval of their worked hours using Workday
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
High degree of competency in general computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and general computer knowledge. General office skills are also required
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to understand and utilize Liberty University's administrative resources, including buyLU, 25Live, Assist, Banner, Workday and InFor
Ability to resolve issues that may arise when the Director and Assistant Directors are attending tournaments
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English 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 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
Preferred
Assist the Director of Debate with office-related tasks essential to the day-to-day operations of the LU nationally competitive intercollegiate policy debate team of more than 30 students
Frequently required to sit for extended periods at the computer
Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs as well as travel to other campus locations via LU transit
Company
Liberty University Online Programs
Liberty University provides a world-class education with a solid Christian foundation, equipping men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for success in every aspect of life.
Founded in 1971
201-500 employees
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2023-08-18Grant· $0.07M
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HAROLD K. "HARRY" MCGINNIS
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