Event Officer - Work Study

The Event Officer will be assisting the University Events Office with both LU internal events and external events. This could include working at these events, providing event support to event coordinators, supporting University service personnel with events, as well as helping with organizing & planning for these events. As well as being in the field at events, office work is required and may include making phone calls, sending emails, scheduling events in 25Live, and other office related tasks. The position will require some lifting and moving small materials as well.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and cultivate relationships with both on and off campus customers. Provide support, information, and guidance in the process of scheduling and planning departmental events in Liberty University facility. Data entry of work orders and event logistics Front desk and office welcome for all customers. Assist with scheduling and logistics for all University events. Help enforce University policies and standards for summer events and conference. Maintain open and closing duties for event facilities. Put in work orders or make event managers aware of problems/situation Help develop standard operational procedures for the University Events Office. Promote an atmosphere of professionalism and outstanding customer service in accordance with the Liberty Way. Complete special projects as assigned. Remains abreast of all events held on campus. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
Work Study Direct Customers

• On site coordinator and facility managers
  
• Coordinate with resource team while onsite
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Working toward a four-year degree in business or marketing or equivalent professional work experience required. Well-developed interpersonal communications skills and familiar with standard Microsoft Office computer software. High School degree or GED 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 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

• 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 in order to effectively communicate orally.
  
• Regularly 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 10 or fewer pounds.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is within merchant business environment and climate-controlled office setting. It is well lit and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one's personal vehicle is 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.