ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 3-WAE

Overview The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking an Administrative Coordinator 3 – WAE to provide high‑level administrative support to the Lieutenant Colonel within a secure‑care environment. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, and comfortable managing a wide range of clerical and operational tasks. If you’re a proactive, reliable professional who excels in organization and communication, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to support leadership and contribute to the smooth operation of a secure‑care facility. Ideal Competencies Demonstrating Accountability: Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally. Following Policies and Procedures: Applies and explains policies accurately, adapts in routine cases, and helps improve procedures. Managing Resources: Allocates resources effectively, follows procedures, tracks usage, and maintains accurate records to support operational and financial needs. Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly. Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change. Experience Substitution: Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience. Experience Two years of experience in administrative services. Job Duties Provides departmental program support — performs initial administrative duties in accordance with agency rules, regulations, and policies; communicates with internal departments and external customers as needed. Processes paperwork and maintains logs — enters data into departmental systems, maintains logs, and ensures routine documentation is completed accurately and on time. Supports document imaging operations — develops imaging procedures, maintains imaging logs, and may serve as lead worker for imaging staff. Manages purchasing requisitions — prepares supply requisitions, enters purchasing information into automated systems, and supports procurement workflow. Compiles and formats reports — gathers information from multiple sources, prepares specialized reports, and formats documents according to departmental standards. Provides direct administrative support — assists the Lieutenant Colonel with scheduling, travel preparation, issuing directives, and relieving them of administrative matters. Supports traditional administrative functions — may assist with property control, purchasing, safety tasks, and other administrative responsibilities as assigned. Position Details Work Location: Bridge City Center for Youth, Bridge City, Louisiana. Appointment Type: WAE/Part time Compensation: $18/hr Compliance and Contact The incumbent must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c). How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking application status in the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support eligibility must be included in the application (relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London OJJ/Human Resources View email address on click.appcast.io Applicants may be requested to authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) as part of consideration for employment. Employer Note: The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For resources related to employment and disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide. If you are contacted for an interview, please indicate if you require special accommodations. Note: Prior to appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Louisiana