Administrative Assistant 3

Administrative Assistant 3

Grambling State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant 3 to provide general office management and clerical support to the Department of Curriculum & Instruction.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience in administrative services. Experience substitution: Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

Job Specification:

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information:

• Greet and assist clients on the telephone and face to face (i.e.- Administration, Staff, Students and Visitors) Respond to questions and requests regarding programs in the department of Curriculum & Instruction and Developmental and Higher Education. (required to interpret department rules and regulations).
• Process applications and respond to applicants regarding admission status. Establish and maintain electronic files. Prepare mail voucher and departmental mail for pick up. Distribute to appropriate faculty and staff.
• Organize and maintain files and reference materials and ensure confidentiality of information. Prepare travel authorizations, requests and reports for faulty; input requisitions for supplies, etc.
• Independently compose and type correspondence for signature of department head. Process transmittals for signature of department head. Prepare a variety of correspondence (reports, data bases, table, records, etc.) from rough drafts, instructions, and data.
• Compile and upload requested data on Ed.D. graduates on the Survey of Earned Doctorates website - every semester. Complete and submit graduation recommendation and certification - every semester. Review transmittals received from graduate studies and complete the applicant checklist ongoing. Email checklist to prospective students -ongoing.
• Prepare email and mail letter informing applicants of their admission status.
• Attend departmental meetings and transcribe minutes. Upload meetings notes as requested. Prepare materials such as agendas, handouts, sign-in sheets, etc., needed for department meetings. Upload materials as requested.
• Prepare payroll for Graduate Assistants and Work Study students in the department.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Location: Grambling State University's Department of Curriculum & Instruction

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.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Amy Lawrence/Cheryl Ivory Grambling State University/Human Resources 403 Main St Grambling, La. 71245 318-274-3119/318-274-3829

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others