Liberty University ยท 9 hours ago
Administrative Assistant
Lynchburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLiberty University is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide operational and administrative support to the COM Faculty and Staff. The role involves managing inquiries, coordinating activities and events, and handling various administrative tasks to ensure efficient department operations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Respond to inquiries and function as liaison between faculty, administrators, staff, students, and other outside contacts on a daily basis
Manage incoming calls and refer to appropriate individuals
Coordinate activities and events for the assigned departments
Coordinate travel and accommodations for conferences
Coordinate all details of meetings, i.e., distribute meeting notices, coordinate refreshments, take minutes of the meetings, coordinate materials for distribution, and timely distribution of the meeting minutes
Prepare purchase orders; check requests, etc. for assigned departments
Maintain and update current files
Type memos, letters, and minutes of meetings
Open and distribute mail as requested
Assist in preparation of presentations
Other duties as requested and/or assigned
Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LUโs Christian model and Mission โ Training Champions for Christ
Qualification
Required
Highschool degree or GED required
One (1) to three (3) years' experience in administrative or clerical role
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and Blackboard
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously of a routine and complex nature
Strong ability to work with and learn a variety of computer systems
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrate time management skills and organizational skills
Ability to problem-solve
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information
Ability to understand, read, 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
Demonstrated strong organizational and clerical skills, having knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Office, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology, and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
Excellent computer skills
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply knowledge of guidelines, policies, and procedures in a variety of situations
Ability to contribute to a team environment and contribute expertise at appropriate times while recognizing each team members strengths and contributions
Use of 'listen first' communication style to ensure that everyone is heard so the best decision can be reached
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to show respect to their colleagues and to work in a collegial manner
Knowledge and sensitivity to critical and subtle issues which can potentially impact academic performance and wellness, particularly for students from culturally and socio-economically diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated experience effectively advising students
Passion to ensure both academic success and overall personal wellness
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
Exercise critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Active learning by understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making needs
Systems analysis and evaluation to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes; identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system
Skilled negotiator, with the ability to positively persuade and influence behaviors
Exercise time management of self and team members
Social perceptiveness, being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
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
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in administrative or clerical role
Ability to coordinate and lead events independently, with minimal to no supervision
Company
Liberty University
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ต ๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ 1971.
Founded in 1971Lynchburg, VA, US
5001-10000 employees
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