Gate Coordinator II For Public & Community Health

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve in a customer-service, advisory role assisting MPH students by answering a high number of student emails and phone calls in a professional and timely manner.

• Manage the gate courses in Canvas by providing students with feedback on portfolio items and the MPH competency exam.

• Work collaboratively with the Program Director, Director of Practicum, Gate Coordinator I, Residential and Online Faculty, and Department Staff for MPH program assessment and student learning outcomes.

• Assist with:

• Monitoring portfolio and gate requirements for MPH students

• Supporting the gate system, course creation, and maintenance for over 700 MPH students

• Developing and implementing academic success plans for MPH students

• Mentoring MPH students related to their academic and professional success

• Gathering outcome date for inclusion in appropriate accreditation reports

• Supporting the accreditation processes with various tasks, as assigned, along with the Public & Community Health departmental committees

• Guiding accreditation processes, under the direction of the Program Director

• Attending departmental meetings and other assigned committee meetings

• Participating in the student retention and recruitment committee, including policy implementation

• Participating in the admissions process, which may include open houses, webinars, orientations, interviewing, and communicating with prospective and/or accepted students, as required

• Attending university training and professional conferences, as needed

• Compile data and generate reports using accredited templates, to assist with creating, identifying, and responding to new opportunities for innovative projects and partnerships.

• Adhere to HIPAA and FERPA regulations, including privacy standards

• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.

• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS or BA Degree, with a concentration in Public Health or a closely related field
• 2 - 4 years of work experience in a related field or similar job responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or BA Degree in Public Health or a health-related field

• Master's Degree in Public health or a health-related field

• 1 - 2 years of work experience in higher education is preferred but not required

• CHES/MCHES, or CPH certification is preferred but not required

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.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to multi-task while paying close attention to detail

• Highly organized, intuitive thinker with the ability to apply critical reasoning in order to efficiently accomplish job tasks/responsibilities

• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook (email and calendar 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.

• Good problem-solving and reasoning skills

• Experience with analyzing information and events

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well-lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include the facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee's position.

This position is located on-campus in Lynchburg, VA. This is not a remote position.