Administrative Graduate Assistant, Diversity Retention

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond or direct daily emails and keep a record of canvas assignments of the scholarship programs

• Provide weekly office support to the Diversity Retention team

• Communicate with students every week and arrange meetings with the Diversity Retention team

• Provide planning support for department events, CSER coordination

• Represent the department at events, providing support where needed

• Assist Diversity Retention with document preparation, reports, data tracking, and analysis

• Administration assistance and other duties as assigned

Additional information may be found here

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for 1 or more CSER volunteers

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate Student

• Working knowledge of APA #7, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Clear testimony and understanding of Liberty's spiritual foundation.

• Understanding of cultural differences from a biblical worldview

• Strong research capabilities

• Flexible schedule

• Available some nights and weekends

• Detail-Oriented

• Self-motivated and takes initiative

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent computer skills.

• Occasionally lifts 50 or fewer pounds.

• The ideal applicant will give a 1-year commitment to the position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic instructional knowledge of Canvas

• Experience with public speaking

• Proficient in multitasking

• Learns technology quickly

• Has a good knowledge of the campus and where specific departments and offices are located.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to convey clear well-articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond articulately and professionally.

• Possess public communication skills that allow the professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent computer skills.

Problem-Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment 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 to communicate orally effectively.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop to conduct business.

• Regularly lift ten 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. It is well-lighted, and the noise level is moderate.