Student Engagement Specialist

Overview The role of the Development Department Student Worker is to assist in various departments within the Development Division to accomplish their fundraising efforts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Obtain a working knowledge of the strategic engagement opportunities presented by proactive and reactive outreach to connect the constituents of the university. Utilize technology and strategies provided by Development to effectively support the objectives of the Development Division. Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks. Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission. EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS Interacts with donors, alumni, students, prospective students, parents, churches and organizations through phone calls, emails, written communication, and video conferencing. QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Excellent, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Must be a team player who can effectively and efficiently communicate with both internal and external clients. Strong knowledge of customer care. Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups. ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES Communication and Comprehension – effective verbal and written communication, inclusive of public representation. Strong organizational skills. Excellent computer skills. Problem Solving – intuitive reasoning, analysis, and judgment to solve routine and complex issues. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY ABILITIES Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard. Frequently required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building. WORKING CONDITIONS The working environment is a climate-controlled office setting, well lit with a moderate noise level. DRIVING REQUIREMENTS Use of personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is not required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. TIME TYPE Part time. LOCATION Onsite. EEO STATEMENT 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty University, Inc.