Administrative Coordinator 4

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Job Posting Title:
Administrative Coordinator 4

Position Type:
Classified

Department:
LSUAG PL3 - SNFS - Nutrition and Food Science (Jennifer Schexneide Marceaux (

Work Location:
0276 S. Knapp Hall

Pay Grade:
Classified Administrative

Job Description:

168070
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 4
AS611 $32,781 - $56,181
Creation Date: 01/17/2005
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform complex, often specialized, paraprofessional duties that require independent judgment to accomplish in support of the staff members and/or operations of an organizational unit or program.

Work requires individual discretion in the application of policies and procedures. Duties increase in scope and complexity, and consist mainly of departmental-program duties.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from higher-level clerical and/or supervisory personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise 1-2 lower-level personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Administrative Coordinator 3 by the presence of paraprofessional duties that involve a higher degree of specialization, complexity, and/or independent judgment.

Differs from Administrative Program Specialist A by the absence of professional-level duties that involve a variety of administrative functions or management of a departmental or statewide program.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE, CORE COMPETENCIES ARE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS BASED ON THE WORK TASKS OUTLINED IN THE EXAMPLES OF WORK. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Accepting Direction, Communicating Effectively, Displaying Expertise,

Following Policies and Procedures, Making Accurate Judgments, Managing Resources, Using Data

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

NOTE:
Positions allocated at this level tend to focus on specialized, programmatic examples of work as listed below:

Performs responsible departmental-program duties in accordance with rules, regulations, and policies. May involve communication with other departments, customers, etc.

Serves as liaison and/or contact person for the department or office between and amongst other departments, customers, vendors, and agencies.

Receives applications or other forms and reviews for compliance with department policies; works to resolve discrepancies; may make initial determinations regarding client's eligibility for department services.

Prepares requisitions for the purchase of supplies; may involve entering information into an automated system.

Compiles information from various sources and prepares specialized reports; formats reports according to department standards.

Serves as assistant to a manager, which could include keeping appointment schedule, preparing travel, issuing directives to others on their behalf, and relieving the manager of administrative matters.

May begin performing duties related to traditional administrative functions, such a property control, purchasing, and safety, in addition to other clerical duties as noted above.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience or training in clerical work.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:
Communicating Effectively - The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas, Displaying Expertise - The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training, Managing Resources - The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value, Using Data - The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action

Special Instructions:
Location: School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Baton Rouge, LA

Minimum Requirements: Three years of experience in which clerical work was a major duty. For more information and substitutions contact or the AgCenter HRM office.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.

Position is not eligible for remote employment.

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Application Deadline: 4/8/2024 or until suitable candidate is identified.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Date:
March 27, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 9, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

About the LSU Agricultural Center:

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 "on campus" academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter's website at .

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at or emailed .