Cinematic Arts Office Assist

The CA Office Work Study works under the direction of Executive Assistant to support the administrative operations of the Cinematic Arts Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain inventory of department office and breakroom supplies as well as event and promotional materials; stock supplies in proper places for use.
• Clean small kitchen appliances weekly.
• Organize storage closets, including an annual inventory and clean-out.
• Annually inventory movie library.
• Weekly inspect Cinematic Arts hallway posters and marquees, replacing lightbulbs and changing out posters as directed.
• Assist with event coordination, preparing materials, signage, decorations, etc. as directed.
• Occupy the front desk when the Administrative Assistant is unavailable, including answering phones and receiving visitors.
• Assist Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant as needed.

Work Study -​ Additional information may be found here

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Minimum Qualifications

• Current LU student

• Reliability in completing tasks, fulfilling responsibilities, and fulfilling expected hours of work
• A friendly demeanor and a helpful spirit
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Willingness to learn about our program in order to direct questions from visitors and callers.
• Willingness to learn administrative processes and basic functions of computer applications

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.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Competent computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Outlook, Word, internet navigation, and file management.

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

• Alternately required to sit or stand to perform work.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Occasionally required to walk and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 20 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 office setting. Lighting and noise level is similar to a movie theater.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

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.