Administrative Assistant 6

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Administrative Assistant 6

Salary

$3,345.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

DED-2026-14

Department

LED-Louisiana Economic Development

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The mission of Louisiana Economic Development is to cultivate jobs and economic opportunity for the people of Louisiana.

Incumbent will serve as an executive assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, high-level administrators, managers, industry division directors, economic development professionals and in some cases subordinate staff of those individuals in the Innovation Division. Incumbent is required to exercise a high degree of independent judgement, professionalism, discretion, and initiative in dealing with both normal assignments/activities and non-routine situations. General supervision is received from an unclassified Chief Executive Officer or a high-level administrator or manager in the classified service.

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.

• 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.

• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

Minimum Qualifications

Five 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. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 hours, which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Manage executive calendars, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.

• Prepare confidential reports, correspondence, contracts, and other business documents.

• Serve as liaison between executive leadership, staff, stakeholders, and external partners.

• Coordinate procurement activities, invoice processing, and purchasing documentation.

• Organize meetings, events, and presentations; record and distribute meeting minutes.

• Maintain office records, databases, filing systems, and incentive program files.

• Conduct research and prepare reports, studies, and presentation materials.

• Provide administrative support for special projects and daily office operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Open & Promotional.

Louisiana Economic Development is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, please contact:

Dawn Thibodeaux

Human Resources Director

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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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

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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given 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.

02

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.

03

AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty—even when it’s difficult or inconvenient?

• I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.

• I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.

• I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.

• I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.

04

AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - 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.

05

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.

06

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

07

DPf: Displaying Professionalism - How well do you meet expectations for workplace behavior, communication, and responsibility—especially when under pressure?

• I miss deadlines, act unprofessionally, or avoid responsibility for my actions or workplace expectations.

• I meet basic standards for work quality, behavior, and communication when given occasional reminders or support.

• I meet expectations, follow policies, and communicate respectfully and clearly—even in difficult situations.

• I model professionalism and ethics, adapt under pressure, and build trust through consistent and responsible behavior.

08

DPf: Displaying Professionalism - 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

09

FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.

• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.

• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.

• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - 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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State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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