ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2

Salary

$2,085.00 - $3,572.00 Monthly

Location

Lake Charles, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

MSU052226C99821

Department

McNeese State University

Division

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

6/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Department of Radiologic & Medical Lab Science has a vacancy for anAdministrative Assistant 2.

At McNeese State University, our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch.

McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS, comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, accrual of sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents, and many other supplemental benefit programs.

The position provides clerical support to a middle level supervisor, academic department heads, directors, coordinators, or managers. Employees perform recurring duties independently; however, they are given specific instructions for non-routine assignments as needed and/or exercise a high degree of independent judgment and initiative in determining the approach/action to take in a non-routine situation. One year of experience in which clerical work is a major duty.

AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

• Successful Behaviors: Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

• Successful Behaviors: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.

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

• Successful Behaviors: Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

• Successful Behaviors: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.

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 foundhere ( .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Provides clerical support to the Department Head and other faculty and staff in the department. Performs administrative support functions such as:

• Screens telephone calls and visitors according to supervisor's request; may refer calls to appropriate staff.

• Prepares, proofreads, and edits correspondence, reports, and other materials.

• Maintains files and reference manuals/materials; ensures confidentiality of information, as necessary; supervisor's calendar, as instructed, making appointments and arranging meeting rooms and materials.

• Maintains confidential files and process student records as necessary to include degree plans with changes or modifications, grades, and graduating student forms necessary to fulfill graduation requirements. Uses Degree Works for comparison to paper form.

• Sorts and distributes incoming mail.

• Performs administrative functions such as payroll preparation, travel reports, supply requisitions and track inventory.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and will be filled as a Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position and considered non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime can be mandatory. This position may require a clear driving record if required to drive on behalf of the University.

Location and Work Schedule:

Department of Radiologic & Medical Lab Science

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 - 11:30 AM

Compensation and Additional Information:

Entry Pay Rate: $12.03 (hourly)

Pay Level: AS-607

Job Code: 168010

SCS Position: 30130

MSU Position: C99821

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:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst B

Office of Human Resources

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

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

01

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

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.

04

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.

05

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.

06

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.

07

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.

• I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.

• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.

• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

08

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - 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

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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