CASAS Project Coordinator at Liberty University, Inc. — Lynchburg, VA

Working independently and exercising good judgement and discretion, the Project Coordinator will plan, coordinate, and execute projects, events, and marketing strategy for the College of Applied Studies & Academic Success (CASAS). This role is also responsible for budget, analytics, and reporting.

This position is a full-time, twelve-month, staff position in CASAS. This individual reports to the Director of Operations.

• Project Coordination
• Independently and collaboratively plan, coordinate, execute, and complete projects of varying scope, complexity, and duration.
• Ensure project goals are met, stakeholders are informed, issues are troubleshot in a timely and appropriate manner, and projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Prepare regular status reports summarizing project progress, milestones, and key updates.
• Serve as a liaison between CASAS and other university departments.
• Event Coordination
• Independently and collaboratively plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee events of varying scope, complexity, and duration – including on-campus recruiting events and new student orientation.
• Coordinate and oversee staff and student volunteers. Provide support, feedback, and training as needed.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external departments and vendors.
• Marketing Strategy
• Develop and implement marketing strategies that align with university and departmental goals, industry best practice, and consumer wants and needs.
• Ensure that key, strategic messages are communicated effectively to target audiences across a variety of marketing mediums and channels.
• Serve as liaison between CASAS departments and Liberty’s Marketing Department to produce marketing materials such as emails, text blasts, booklets, brochures, mailers, apparel, and other promotional items.
• Maintain CASAS webpages.
• Develop and monitor reports to track and analyze the performance and effectiveness of campaigns; recommend data-informed changes and improvements as needed.
• Budget – Process requisitions and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with institutional policies; create and maintain office documents like invoices, reports, and purchase orders.
• Review, proof, and edit content for accuracy and consistency of message, as well as adherence to Liberty’s branding and style guide.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
• Strictly adhere to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Work 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

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in business, marketing, communications, or a related field).
• 1-2 years of experience in project coordination or marketing strategy, with a proven track record of coordinating complex projects.
• To obtain LU-approved driver certification, individuals must be 21 years of age or older, possess a valid driver's license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record.

## Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member and cultivate positive working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• 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.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

## Problem Solving

• Ability to work well under pressure, independently manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.
• 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

• Regularly 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 30 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. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

$44,000.00 - $50,000.00