Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion under the direction of Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, designs and implements faculty development and support for technology-based teaching and learning; supports Canvas help tickets and consultations with residential faculty, teaching assistants and graduate assistants; liaisons with Information Technology, the Jerry Falwell Library, the Center for Curriculum Development and the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in planning and designing new opportunities for instructional technology classroom implementation; and coordinates the effective use of research, design, development, support, and evaluation of technology-based course delivery, teaching, and learning. Essential Functions and Responsibilities 1. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks. 2. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering the mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Liberty University. 3. Vets and recruits national leaders in educational technology for Liberty professional development events. 4. Designs, promotes, implements and evaluates university-wide faculty development program emphasizing systematic development and required classroom support of technology-enhanced teaching and learning effectiveness, including partnering with faculty in providing inspiration and training for those interested in new technology implementation. 5. Trains and supports new faculty in the required use of the learning management system and other optional classroom technologies. 6. Consults with residential faculty having Canvas issues and completes Canvas Help Desk tickets. 7. Develops comprehensive (individual/department/School/College) consulting services for faculty regarding the pedagogical implications of technology integration in the residential and online classroom. 8. Develop documentation, tutorials, and videos that support faculty development in instructional technologies. 9. Maintains/updates CTE website and Faculty Communication Center. 10. Oversees video filming and editing of live professional development events, as required. 11. Participates in and supports other educational programs offered through the Center and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Instructional/Educational Technology or related field plus 2 years of teaching or academic technology support in a K-12 or higher education setting required. Knowledge of distance learning tools and concepts, classroom technologies (Clickers, SMART Board, etc.), lecture capture tools, social media (blogs, wikis, Twitter and MS or Google online collaborative tools), Web 2.0 tools, and research tools and practices preferred. Possess knowledge of academic courseware and emerging trends in instructional computing and media technologies, including pairing publisher course cartridges with the Canvas management system. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Excellent computer and organizational skills. If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position. Time Type Full time Location Onsite Pay Range Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. $23.08 - $26.44 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.

Within established review processes, this role develops and executes high-quality creative assets for OSD and its affiliated offices across live events, digital platforms, and print channels as needed. The position manages timelines and priorities, collaborates across disciplines, and upholds audience-first and brand standards while communicating proactively and integrating feedback. Through craft excellence, reliability, and a team-first posture, this role advances OSD’s mission with purposeful, high-impact creative work. Required Action for Employment Consideration: All applicants applying for the position are required to submit a current portfolio to be considered for the position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Creative Execution Produce compelling creative assets across a wide range of platforms and events, for Convocation, Campus Community, Liberty Worship Collective, LU Stages, LU Shepherd, LU Serve, LU Send, and Liberty Pastoral Counseling & Care. Support OSD Creative staff with discipline-specific assets as needed. Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment within brief specifications, deadlines, and budget restrictions. Craft Excellence & Standards Stay current with creative industry trends, especially those relevant to our target audiences and church/ministry culture. Stay current with industry-standard tools and embrace cutting-edge creative software and workflows, constantly exploring new ways to innovate and push creative forward. Ensure all work reflects audience-first thinking and meets the intent of the brief. Project Ownership & Execution Own and execute creative projects from start to finish with excellence and accountability with clear file hygiene and organized handoffs. Handle projects with clear vision, strong execution, and thoughtful integration of feedback. Communicate proactively and manage deadlines, deliverables, and expectations. Initiative & Innovation Bring fresh ideas and improvements to elevate both creative work and team workflow. Team Contribution & Culture Embodies, upholds, and multiplies OSD Creative’s team values - including proactive growth, team-first mindset, ownership and accountability, positive culture builder, transparency, encouragement of others, and fruit-bearing character that reflects the heart of Christ (Galatians 5:22–23). Actively contributes to a team culture that embraces feedback, celebrates growth, and cultivates spiritual, relational, and creative development in others. Participates in teamwide creative brainstorms and contributes to the ideation of campaigns, series, and social content. Model respectful and constructive communication in all feedback exchanges. Miscellaneous Attend departmental and official Liberty University Meetings as required. Work effectively as a team member of OSD, embracing and fostering the mission and events of OSD and Liberty University. 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. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience Four-year college degree, with a concentration in a relevant creative field preferred. Proficiency in discipline-relevant tools and programs. Communication and operational software and applications in use: Asana, Slack, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, iMessage, and Instagram. Tier 1 Education and Experience 0-2 years with OSD Creative and consistently delivers high-quality work Preferred Experience 0-2 years in a professional creative position. 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 travel. 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. Driving Requirements If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position. Time Type Full time Location Onsite Pay Range Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 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.

The Apprentice assists in providing a high level of technical support for their assigned business unit. This includes understanding and documenting the business processes, reporting and analysis of data, working on projects, improving business processes using available tools, and more. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the department he or she is assigned to with technical issues. Works on tasks as assigned by leadership. Assists their team in streamlining business processes using new or current technology. Documents business processes, reviews inefficiencies, and makes recommendations for improvement to supervisor. Learns University systems and data sets in order to accurately extract information from those systems. Adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary and professional manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ. IT Helpdesk Campus Support Apprentice Receive, prioritize, document, and ultimately resolve end-user computer-related help requests. Maintain repair metrics at the required level. Audit workflow of repair computers and escalate as necessary. Enforce HelpDesk standards and procedures. Follow internal documentation and knowledge base articles. Hardware/software diagnosis and repairs. Coordinate with other IT departments to ensure that reported issues are being resolved. Utilize help request system to document work and customer interaction. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education and Experience Working on a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred. IT Helpdesk Campus Support Apprentice Candidates for this position should have some previous experience installing and troubleshooting computer components (hardware and software). Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and standard office technologies. Strong attention to accuracy and detail. Willingness and ability to provide consistent and exceptional customer service. Promptness and reliability to follow scheduled hours. Willingness to protect the integrity of Liberty’s IT systems and follow necessary security policies. Must be able to obtain job specific certifications including, but not limited to Vendor Hardware Repair (Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple) and CompTIA ITF+ or A+. Ability to obtain LU-approved driver certification, if individuals is over 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license with a minimum of five (5) years of documented driving history, and maintain a clean driving record. ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English to support professional correspondence and collaboration. Strong interpersonal and public communication skills to represent Liberty University in a professional manner. Strong organizational skills. Problem Solving Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to assess situations, evaluate information, and solve both routine and complex problems using sound judgment. Physical and Sensory Abilities Frequently required to perform desk-based work, including computer use and data entry. Ability to communicate effectively in meetings and collaborative settings, with or without reasonable accommodation. WORKING CONDITIONS Work Environment On-Camps / Hybrid / Remote (depending on the team) Driving Requirements If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position. Time Type Full time Location Onsite Pay Range Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits , including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. $12.77 - $19.23 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.