Education Jobs in Virginia

This position is located on campus in Lynchburg, VA. The School of Education Licensure Advisor will work closely with out-of-state online education students to ensure they are meeting specific licensure requirements for both Virginia and their current state of residence. The Licensure Advisor will handle program-specific licensure questions via phone and email to simplify the licensure processes for these students and create targeted resources to keep students informed of licensure requirements and changes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the point of contact for out-of-state online students who have licensure-specific questions.
• Answer student emails and phone calls regarding state-specific licensure requirements.
• Provide accurate, targeted advising regarding teacher education field experiences, licensure exams, and other teacher licensure and accreditation components.
• Provide workshops and information sessions regarding licensure processes for current and prospective students.
• Serve as a liaison with the Liberty University Online Teams regarding licensure questions and components.
• Remain up-to-date with the licensure requirements and compliances for all 50 states.
• Monitor updates in Virginia’s licensure laws and promptly communicate changes to students and faculty.
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of experience
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Extensive knowledge of licensure requirements
• Proven problem-solving and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, Canvas, and the internet

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.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer 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

• 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 may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

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.