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Liberty University, Inc. is hiring an Academic Coordinator. This role involves organizing and overseeing various academic projects and events, supporting the operation of the Learning Management System, assisting with course delivery, assessment administration, grade reporting, and serving as the primary liaison between faculty and students to ensure accurate academic communication and support.

Highlights

Manage and facilitate schedules, timelines, event plans, and communication for academic projects and activities.
Assist with course setup and support faculty in maintaining course calendars and materials in the Learning Management System.
Support day-to-day operation of assessment software and coordinate exam proctoring and reporting.
Report grades to the Office of the Registrar and assist in grade posting to the College of Osteopathic Medicine's system.
Respond to student emails, support attendance tracking, and provide administrative assistance with outcome measurements and documentation.
Serve as liaison between faculty and students regarding course content and delivery, and participate on committees as requested.
Required knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and ELMS systems.
Must have a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of administrative or clerical experience; preferred experience is 3-5 years with education development and multi-project management.
Ability to communicate effectively, advise students, maintain confidentiality under FERPA guidelines, and demonstrate strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Use of personal vehicle required with valid Virginia driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance; full-time position.

Academic Coordinator Full Description

Provide organization, facilitation and oversight of various projects, activities or events within the organization. This could include, but is not limited to creating and managing schedules, timelines and event plans, facilitating communication and ensuring information is disseminated effectively.

Assist with course set-up in the Learning Management System.
Supports the day-to-day operation of the learning management system including working with faculty to maintain accurate course calendars and timely posting of learning materials. Provide operational support for course delivery and course activities, including working with faculty to update course content and course activities as requested.
Assist in the day-to-day operation of the assessment software.
Reporting grades to the Office of the Registrar.
Coordinate and support the compilation and administration of assessments, including providing proctoring support on exam days.
Execute and distribute accurate post-exam reporting.
Assist in the development and posting of grades to the COM's learning management system.
Read and respond to student emails.
Provide administrative support with outcome measurements and documentation.
Serve as primary liaison between faculty and students regarding course content and delivery.
Assist with attendance and updating attendance tracking systems.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Advance the prestige of the University and LUCOM through advancement of and avocation for its mission and vision.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
Serve on committees at the request of the Dean and /or his designee.
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

Required

Bachelor's degree.
One (1) to three (3) years' experience in administrative or clerical role.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and ELMS systems.

Preferred

Experience in online and residential education development and delivery.
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in administrative or clerical role.
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously of a routine and complex nature.

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, read, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Possession of public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
Demonstrated strong organizational and clerical skills, having knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Office, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology, and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply knowledge of guidelines, policies, and procedures in a variety of situations.
Ability to contribute to a team environment and contribute expertise at appropriate times while recognizing each team members strengths and contributions.
Use of "listen first" communication style to ensure that everyone is heard so the best decision can be reached.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to show respect to their colleagues and to work in a collegial manner.
Knowledge and sensitivity to critical and subtle issues which can potentially impact academic performance and wellness, particularly for students from culturally and socio-economically diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated experience effectively advising students.
Passion to ensure both academic success and overall personal wellness.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate time management skills and organizational 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.
Exercise critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Active learning by understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making needs.
Systems analysis and evaluation to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes; identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Exercise time management of self

Physical and Sensory Abilities

Social perceptiveness, being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
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 in order to effectively communicate orally.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
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 lit, and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) 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.

Time Type
Full time

Location
Onsite

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.

Original Job Description

Assist with course set-up in the Learning Management System.
Supports the day-to-day operation of the learning management system including working with faculty to maintain accurate course calendars and timely posting of learning materials. Provide operational support for course delivery and course activities, including working with faculty to update course content and course activities as requested.
Assist in the day-to-day operation of the assessment software.
Reporting grades to the Office of the Registrar.
Coordinate and support the compilation and administration of assessments, including providing proctoring support on exam days.
Execute and distribute accurate post-exam reporting.
Assist in the development and posting of grades to the COM's learning management system.
Read and respond to student emails.
Provide administrative support with outcome measurements and documentation.
Serve as primary liaison between faculty and students regarding course content and delivery.
Assist with attendance and updating attendance tracking systems.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Advance the prestige of the University and LUCOM through advancement of and avocation for its mission and vision.
Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
Serve on committees at the request of the Dean and /or his designee.
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

Required

Bachelor's degree.
One (1) to three (3) years' experience in administrative or clerical role.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications and ELMS systems.

Preferred

Experience in online and residential education development and delivery.
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in administrative or clerical role.
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously of a routine and complex nature.

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, read, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Possession of public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
Demonstrated strong organizational and clerical skills, having knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as Microsoft Office, managing files and records, transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology, and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Excellent computer skills.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply knowledge of guidelines, policies, and procedures in a variety of situations.
Ability to contribute to a team environment and contribute expertise at appropriate times while recognizing each team members strengths and contributions.
Use of "listen first" communication style to ensure that everyone is heard so the best decision can be reached.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to show respect to their colleagues and to work in a collegial manner.
Knowledge and sensitivity to critical and subtle issues which can potentially impact academic performance and wellness, particularly for students from culturally and socio-economically diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated experience effectively advising students.
Passion to ensure both academic success and overall personal wellness.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate time management skills and organizational 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.
Exercise critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Active learning by understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making needs.
Systems analysis and evaluation to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes; identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Exercise time management of self

Physical and Sensory Abilities

Social perceptiveness, being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
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 in order to effectively communicate orally.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
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 lit, and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Time Type
Full time

Location
Onsite

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