Administrative Assistant 4

Southeastern Louisiana University's College of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for the position of Administrative Assistant 4. This position provides administrative support to the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and assists the Dean with routine clerical support and assistance to professional staff within the departments as needed. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is composed of the Department of Health and Human Sciences, the Department of Kinesiology and the School of Nursing. The Administrative Assistant 4 encompasses all administrative duties, travel, timekeeping, supervising GA’s and a student worker, budget management, clerical duties, purchasing, hiring, inventory, coordinates the review and approval of all graduation applications for all departments within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

The successful candidate is expected to provide outstanding customer service to faculty, staff, students, and visitors, maintain well-organized files and records, and perform other office duties as required. This position will assist with organization of events, social media posts, compose letters, input service requests. The Administrative Assistant 4 may perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, occasionally run errands and assists with special projects as needed.

The incumbent must be able to perform all of the task statements, which are considered to be Essential Functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Current Salary: $15.76/hr

When applying, you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience, indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. If complete information is not listed, it may result in your application not being considered.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Applicants must have a current Civil Service test score for 8500-OSE-Office Support Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a test score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.

Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test at https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

EXAMS AND LICENSE REQUIRMENTS

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of experience in administrative services.

SUBSTITUTIONS
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

• Failure to provide your qualifying work experience will result in your application not being considered
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/hours will require a transcript for verification.
• Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies:  the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

When applying, you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience, indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. If complete information is not listed, it may result in your application not being considered.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the posting to make a hiring decision.

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Posting Close Date

October 4, 2026

Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies.

HR Contact

If you have questions about this position, the application process or need special accommodations, please call the Human Resources Office at (985) 549-2001 or send an email to [email protected].