Support Coordinator - Finance

Sub Department

College: SOWELA

Department: Finance

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Salary: Start of $16.00 per hour, based on education and experience

• Serves as Property Control Manager to coordinate annual asset inventory review for the college as well as tagging assets appropriately upon arrival to the college. Monitors transfers of moveable property and maintains asset database to properly record asset location. Coordinates processes for surplus transfer to Louisiana Property Assistance Agency.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of the division, operational structure, and Vice Chancellor for Finance’s (VCF) scope of responsibilities, priorities, and commitments.
• Schedules appointments/meetings for the VCF’s Office making changes as necessary; maintains a calendar of activities and confirms engagements, makes travel arrangements, and requests travel reimbursements.
• Notes and coordinates commitments made by the VCF and arranges for implementation.
• Determines the importance of matters at hand and prioritizes and takes appropriate action.
• Handles a wide variety of situations and conflicts involving the clerical administrative functions of the division of Finance. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive materials.
• Coordinates meetings and prepares agendas for VCF’s meetings, research and monitors pending issues for follow‑up, develops agendas for future meetings, records and transcribes minutes, and maintains permanent records.
• Assist HR to coordinate scheduling of interviews and assist with onboarding tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and applicant records.
• Provide clerical assistance with HR forms, requisitions, and reports.
• Assists using all methods of communication: telephone, fax, email and/or personal contact.
• Screens visitors and telephone calls to the HR department, assisting or referring the calls as appropriate.
• Assist Business Office with basic finance‑related documentation.
• Prepares routine correspondence including letters, memoranda, and reports; may compose and type correspondence involving complex and non‑routine matters; edits a variety of correspondence, materials and reports for completeness, accuracy and adherence to agency standards for division lead signature.
• Assists in researching and preparing audit documents; may coordinate audit‑related tasks.
• Maintains and updates division files.
• Assist with management of Adobe Sign processes for approvals and signatures.
• Assist with project planning, coordination, and tracking for Finance and HR teams.
• Support the implementation of departmental initiatives, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Tracks and orders office supplies for Business Office and HR.
• May assist with matters of a confidential nature, attending and recording minutes at meetings regarding confidential matters.
• Maintains the Finance department webpage and web‑portal sites.
• Receives and delivers institutional mail daily to mail room and offices within Business Office and HR accordingly.
• Assist Finance divisions with the review of policies to ensure their alignment with both LCTC and State policies. Draft updated policies for review and implementation by division heads.
• Performs other duties as required.

Associate's degree

Three years experience as an administrative assistant or related function in higher education, Human Resources, or Finance or combination of all.

• Ability to plan and accomplish goals with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team on projects.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office…