Administrative Program Specialist

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.

• Three years of experience in administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
  Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

• Perform and coordinates routine administrative activities including records management, requisitions, purchase orders, travel, risk management, inventory, mail, communications, etc. (20%)
• Maintains familiarity with all LSU AgCenter policies concerning administrative matters and interprets policies in answering inquiries or in disseminating approved policy statements. Maintains region policies and procedures. Keeps region informed of changes/additions to these policies. Assist with training of new employees on the AgCenter’s policies and procedures. Ensures office and administrative functions are handled properly. Evaluate operations and communicate recommended changes.
  
  (40%)
• Coordinates the human resources function of the region for classified employees to include but not limited to proper documentation for appointments, funding changes, evaluations, and terminations. Oversees the hiring process of all positions. Oversees leave and payroll functions. Distributes benefit information (20%)
• Learns and uses Enterprise Resource Planning system (Workday) to for financial and human resources processing and data needs. This position serves as backup to the Assistant to the Regional Director. (10%)

• Appointment Type:
  This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Compensation:
  The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Location:
  
  Jefferson Parish Extension Office, Jefferson, La.
• This position is not eligible for remote employment.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.