The Graduate Assistant reports to the Associate Director of Diversity Retention and Student Success. The position is responsible for supporting the efforts and responsibilities of the Associate Director through research, document preparation, presentation preparation, technical and instructional support, student programming, and other responsibilities in support of initiatives and events. These responsibilities include strategies that contribute to the success of organizational objectives in support of engagement, recruiting, retention, student success, and other initiatives. Some weekends and evenings are required.
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

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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.