What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 3 position at State of Louisiana?
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator 3 to provide advanced administrative support within a dynamic and mission-driven environment. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of office functions, supporting leadership, and maintaining accurate records that contribute to the agency’s commitment to youth rehabilitation and public safety.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Accepting Direction:The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
- Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
- Managing Projects:The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline.
- Acting Decisively:The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
- Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
- Demonstrating Self-Awareness: The ability to manage your personality, behavior, skills, and emotions.
- Displaying Professionalism:The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
- Managing Time:The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
Two 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.
Coordinate and manage administrative tasks including scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation
Maintain confidential records and databases with accuracy and discretion
Assist in budget tracking, purchasing, and invoice processing
Prepare reports, meeting agendas, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
Serve as a liaison between departments, staff, and external partners
Support HR-related functions such as onboarding, timekeeping, and personnel documentation
Ensure compliance with agency policies and state regulations
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the New Orleans Regional Office in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn LondonOJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Salary : $2,387 - $4,089