Liberty University
Working independently, exercising good judgment, discretion, communicates and willingness to work with others in a respectful manner. The Family and Consumer Sciences Student Worker must be willing to complete tasks as needed for the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences faculty and staff in a timely manner. Must be enrolled as a FACS major.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students. Perform any tasks assigned by the professor or supervisor in a timely manner. Work with any visitors in a welcoming and courteous manner, maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor being the first point of contact for the FACS Department. Handling phone calls in a courteous manner and be able to take messages when necessary. Familiar with the six programs offered by the FACS Department as one may be involved leading tours during CFAW open house and Experience LU. Students may be scheduled up to 18 hours per week but are not guaranteed 18 hours per week. Make sure the general area, mail room and kitchen are in order. Welcome students, family or visitors to the Family and Consumer Sciences and support University initiatives including CFAW and Experience LU and FACS sponsored events. Adhere to the FACS Student Worker's Handbook. Maintain good academic standing and manage work life balance. Ability to keep confidential information private. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission. Additional information may be found here
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 to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates. Strong organizational skills. Computer skills 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. Physical and Sensory Abilities Running errands to other departments on campus. 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 also includes facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.
Target Hire Date 2025-08-11
Time Type Part 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students. Perform any tasks assigned by the professor or supervisor in a timely manner. Work with any visitors in a welcoming and courteous manner, maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor being the first point of contact for the FACS Department. Handling phone calls in a courteous manner and be able to take messages when necessary. Familiar with the six programs offered by the FACS Department as one may be involved leading tours during CFAW open house and Experience LU. Students may be scheduled up to 18 hours per week but are not guaranteed 18 hours per week. Make sure the general area, mail room and kitchen are in order. Welcome students, family or visitors to the Family and Consumer Sciences and support University initiatives including CFAW and Experience LU and FACS sponsored events. Adhere to the FACS Student Worker's Handbook. Maintain good academic standing and manage work life balance. Ability to keep confidential information private. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission. Additional information may be found here
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 to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates. Strong organizational skills. Computer skills 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. Physical and Sensory Abilities Running errands to other departments on campus. 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 also includes facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.
Target Hire Date 2025-08-11
Time Type Part 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.