Coordinator

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Job Posting Title:

Coordinator

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM CCE - Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (Kanchan Maiti (00007816))

   

Work Location:

1002U Energy, Coast, and Environment Building

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

This Coordinator position will provide administrative support to faculty and staff in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences. This position will be responsible for creating travel and expense reports, maintaining supplies, assisting with functions and events in the college and other related duties. Most importantly, this position is expected to provide excellent customer service to faculty, staff, students and visitors to the department by assisting with assigned duties and related issues that arise.

Job Responsibilities:

40% Manage the travel function for the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences to include processing and tracking approvals and reimbursements, providing assistance and training for staff and students on guidelines and procedures, and assisting visitors to the department with accommodations and reimbursements. Also, provide assistance for class field trips, including all required university approvals, reservations, etc.

30% Provide administrative support for faculty, research staff and students by assisting with LaCarte purchases when needed and reconciling charges. Coordinator will monitor charges for the department to ensure expense reports are processed timely and work with employees to resolve issues that arise.

10% Orders/maintains departmental office supplies, manages the mail room and copier, providing assistance when needed.

10% Assist with functions for the college and academic programs, such as orientation, receptions, student events, commencement, etc.

5% Serve as backup in the absence of other coordinators in the department as well as within the College.

5% Other duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with administrative experience.

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply--a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 2 years of administrative experience

Competencies:

Demonstrated effective customer service skills. Proficient

Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple assignments. Proficient

Ability to effectively problem solve and identify appropriate options for resolving issues. Proficient

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff and students. Proficient

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and email address. A copy of your transcript (s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, official transcripts are required prior to hire (if applicable). If your degree was earned outside the US, a credential evaluation will be required. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check and credit check. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Sharon Butler at [email protected].

   

Skills Needed:

Communication, Compliance Awareness, Customer Service, Data Entry, Detail-Oriented, Expense Reconciliations, Purchasing, Travel Itineraries

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

August 12, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 8, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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