Administrative Coordinator 2

Administrative Coordinator 2

Northwestern State University is currently accepting applications for an Administrative Coordinator 2 for the National Center for Preservation Technology & Training (NCPTT).

NCPTT Technical Services is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to provide essential operational support. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient and effective execution of departmental administrative functions. The Administrative Coordinator 2 will serve as a key resource for department operations, supporting activities related to contracting, purchasing, budget tracking, and travel coordination. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the Technical Services department and contributing to the successful execution of its mission and programs.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• 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.
• Leveraging Technology: The ability to use digital tools, systems, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience in administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required 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: Key Responsibilities:

• Work in the Banner system for purchasing, creating vendors, and paying contractors.
• Prepare contract paperwork for research associates, interns, and work-study students.
• Track budget across multiple accounts and grants.
• Help write cooperative agreements and contracts.
• Answer the door and phone calls for Lee H. Nelson Hall.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment type: Full-time, Probationary

Work schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Work location: NCPTT - Nelson Hall, Natchitoches, LA

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:

Antigone Speed, HR Specialist

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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 (
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others