The main purpose of this position is to support the academic and administrative work of the School of Divinity (SOD) – Available to assist when SOD leadership requests any support.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Administrative Leadership.
• Work with the Chair of each department related to faculty hierarchy and faculty hiring.
• Work with the Chair of each department related to course development and evaluation.
• Work as a liaison to Academic Advising.
• Assist with department events.
• Assist with faculty/staff training and development.
• Coordinate team-building events for the School of Divinity.
• Arrange meetings, travel, and program events and reconcile program expenses.
• Assist budget managers with budget planning and departmental/school purchases.
• Coordinate space and classroom utilization for the School of Divinity.
• Assist with the implementation of university and school short- and long-term planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Credentials, And Competencies

A master’s degree in a related field is preferred, 5 years of administrative experience, institutional knowledge of Liberty, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Must have experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, as well as a strong ability to work with and learn a variety of computer systems.

Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Excellent computer and organizational skills. Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Target Hire Date

2024-12-10

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg – In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting 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. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment 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 all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, 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.

About Organization

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 1971. Offering more than 700 unique programs of study from the certificate to the doctoral level, Liberty equips students with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for impacting tomorrow’s world.