Administrative Assistant 4

Salary : $2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly
Location : Shreveport, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 221880
Department: Southern University-Shreveport
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/12/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) is one of five campuses within the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,180 undergraduate students and employs 413 full- and part-time staff, including 175 faculty members. SUSLA offers 33 undergraduate degree programs and awards about 350 degrees annually.

The main campus, located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, spans more than 100 acres with 11 buildings. Additional instructional sites include the Downtown Metro Center for allied health programs and the Aerospace Technology Center at the Shreveport Downtown Airport, which houses FAA-approved aerospace technology and maintenance programs.
The SUSLA Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ( BSTEM ) Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrative Assistant 4. This role provides advanced administrative and secretarial support to a professional, supervisor, or manager. Responsibilities may also include highly skilled keyboarding, transcription, and document preparation. Employees perform duties with a high level of independence and exercise sound judgment when handling non-routine situations.

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.
• Demonstrating Accountability : The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications


Three 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
Job Duties:

• Interacts with students and faculty, assisting as necessary to resolve issues, answer questions, make referrals, contacting Admissions, Registrars's office and other offices for support.
• Maintains college personnel and budget records, including request for leave, sabbaticals, and promotions.
• Interacts with the general public (in person, telephone and email) screening and prioritizing them for appropriate responses.
• Maintains student graduation checkout notebook and files for every semester.
• Prepares requisitions, payroll, and various authorizations for faculty.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Compiles and types special reports by selecting relevant information from a variety of sources, such as reports, documents, correspondence and electronic files.
• Prepares materials needed for meetings such as agendas, handouts and binders.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Work Location: Southern University at Shreveport in Shreveport, LA
Work Schedule: Work hours are8AM-6PM, Friday 8AM-12PM ( current summer hours, subject to change Fall 2026)
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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). Resumeswill 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:

Quiana Skidmore

Southern University at Shreveport/Human Resource Department

3050 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Shreveport, La 71107
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CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust whengiven feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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