Administrative Assistant - St John Baptist Parish

Administrative Assistant - St John the Baptist Parish

Position Summary: Xavier University of Louisiana is accepting applications for a part‑time Administrative Assistant for the LSBDC Greater New Orleans satellite office in Reserve, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. The role supports consulting, training, and outreach services to small businesses.

Position Title: Administrative Assistant – St John the Baptist Parish

Department: Department of Business Administration & Economics

Status: FLSA Non‑Exempt

Employment Type: Part‑time (up to 20 hours/week)

Work Hours: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (May include evenings and weekends).

Reporting: Reports to:
Senior Business Consultant;
Secondary Supervisor: LSBDC at XULA Center Director.

Location: Reserve, Louisiana (office at River Parishes Community College).

• Associate Degree in Business or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in administrative, program, or customer‑service roles.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, or CRM systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and collaborate in a community‑focused setting.
• Interest in small‑business development, entrepreneurship, and local economic growth.

• Any additional experience or certifications in small‑business development, community outreach, or related areas.

Office environment at River Parishes Community College; occasional travel to training sites and community events within Saint John the Baptist Parish and Greater New Orleans Region.

• Assist the Senior Business Consultant with client intake, scheduling, and follow‑up.
• Maintain client records, workshop attendance logs, and reporting documentation in LSBDC CIC data management system.
• Coordinate logistics for in‑person and virtual training sessions, including promotion, registration, and material preparation.
• Greet and assist walk‑in clients, providing information about LSBDC services.
• Support outreach initiatives to engage small‑business owners, chambers of commerce, lenders, and partners.
• Prepare marketing materials, digital communications, and event announcements.
• Track and organize financial documentation related to program expenses.
• Assist with special projects, community events, and business resource fairs.
• Participate in LSBDC at XULA and LSBDC State Network meetings and events as needed.

Posting Number: S474P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired

Start Date:

01/05/2026

Position End Date (if temporary): –

Posting Date: 12/12/2025

Application Review Date: 12/20/2025

Closing Date: 02/01/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: None

The position is AA/EOE.