Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction and supervision of the GSA Supervisor.
• Participate in departmental events and activities as deemed appropriate and necessary by the GSA Supervisor.
• Participate in LU Graduate School events and activities, as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Directo of Graduate Assistantships & Research Grans.
• Attend all orientations and training sessions per the direction of the department and the LU Graduate School
• Assist with maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Assist students, faculty and the GSA Supervisor with conducting research and assume an integral role on multiple research projects within the Human Performance and the Human Movement Analysis labs.
• Facilitate and/or assist in data collection activities and literature reviews for Graduate Human Performance research projects and/or theses as well as faculty research.
• Assist with training of other Dept. of Allied Health Professions graduate and undergraduate students as well as interested faculty members wanting to use the facilities and equipment.
• Assist in lab courses and with other duties as assigned.
• Potentially serve as student laboratory assistants in courses taught by graduate and undergraduate exercise science faculty: 1) EXSC-351 (Biomechanics Lab), 2) EXSC-411 (Applied Exercise Physiology Lab), 3) EXSC-511 (Advanced Exercise Physiology Lab), and/or 4) EXSC-551 (Advanced Biomechanical Analysis Lab).

• Other research, student recruitment, and laboratory oriented human performance related duties as assigned by the Director of the MS in Human Performance Degree (current GSA Supervisor) and/or the Human Performance Laboratory Director or the Human Movement Analysis Lab Director
• Uphold and follow the Community Standards and respected Honor Code (provided by the Office of Community Life), as well as the Graduate Assistantship Handbook.
• 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.

Qualifications and Credentials

• Admitted to MS Human Performance program
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Ability to attain an understanding of all technical systems that support the role of being a GSA
• ACSM or NSCA certification desirable
Must live in the local area to report to work on campus

Workload: The position requires 19-20 hours per week