Working independently, exercising good judgment, discretion, communicates and willingness to work with others in a respectful manner. The Family and Consumer Sciences Student Worker (grader) must be willing to complete tasks as needed for the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences faculty and staff in a timely manner. The student must be enrolled as a graduate student at Liberty University, while working in the office. Student must qualify for work study.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students in a welcoming and courteous manner, maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor.
Perform any tasks assigned by the professor or supervisor in a timely manner.
Must be proficient in APA to assist faculty in the grading of APA format.
Computer experience required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva.
May be able to work up to 18 hours per week.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian Model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.
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.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Must be current Liberty University graduate student.
Must be proficient in APA formatting.
Computer experience required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Canva
Strong interpersonal skills, well-organized, and desire to work with others.
Well-developed communication skills are essential.
Self-starter; works well without direct supervision.

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 and scheduling 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

2025-08-18

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.

FACS Grader, Student Worker

Liberty University