Job Number: R0007603
Responsible for managing financial operations and delegated logistics for projects of LU Serve.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for accomplishing operational project objectives through assisting Senior Director(s) of LU Serve.
• Provide essential logistical and administrative support and assist the appropriate LU Serve staff in implementing all major strategic projects and achieving organizational goals with respect to LU Serve events and programming.
• Execute strategic purchases for the LU Serve office related to equipment, resources, materials, promotion, and other essential logistics.
• Responsible for assisting the LU Serve department in purchases and reconciliations.
• Responsible for using programs and methods of payment such as P-Card, Infor, Banner, and Assist for the operations of the LU Serve strategic plan.
• Responsible for tracking department revenue and expenditures.
• Regularly provides budget reports to department leadership.
• Create and maintain a process for real-time budget updates for LU Serve.
• Regularly assist OSD departments in budget-related matters.
• Serves effectively as a liaison between LU Serve, the finance and budgeting offices, and University Events.
• Work in coordination with Senior Directors to develop and foster relationships between LU Serve and related LU departments.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all LU Serve projects and opportunities as directed.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's Christian model and Mission - Training Champions for Christ.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience • Four-year college degree in Business or the equivalent in other training and certifications.
• Two years, or more, of professional office experience.
• Experience in ministry, and finances. Well-developed communications skills
Preferred Experience: • Master's of Business Administration degree or the equivalent in other training and certifications.
• Two years, or more, of project management experience.
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 and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent 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 • Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 25 or fewer pounds.
• Occasionally required to travel to local and domestic locations.
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 facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.
Driving Requirements
Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Target Hire Date
2025-08-11
Time Type
Full 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. Employment Type: Full-Time