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Senior Support Assistant for Student Affairs

Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Senior Support Assistant for Student Affairs. Reporting to the Chief of Staff in the central office for the Division of Student Affairs, the Senior Support Assistant is responsible for managing senior administrators' day-to-day calendar, strategic project management, and providing general administrative support. The Senior Support Assistant provides daily assistance to the Chief of Staff with project management and providing divisional support.

General responsibilities for this position include:

• Serves as confidential administrative assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs.
• Manages the day-to-day calendars, scheduling, and administrative duties for senior level administrators including the Vice President for Student Affairs, Associate Vice President & Dean of Students, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, and Chief of Staff.
• Assists the Chief of Staff with project management, planning divisional events, and providing divisional support.
• Serves as point of contact for divisional leadership and other senior level administrative professionals external to the division.

Opportunities for leadership:

• Enhance productivity management
• Elevate key processes from good to great
• Enhance customer service through elevating student employee training

Attributes of the successful candidate:

• Is a collegial team player who actively builds authentic and mutually-beneficial relationships, who is able to answer the same question multiple times with a smile, and who maintains a good attitude.
• Has the ability to guide and manage executive leaders efficiently, helping them to identify ways to maximize their effectiveness.
• Is comfortable in a fast-paced work environment where responsibilities are consistent but the challenges faced are ever-changing.
• Can adeptly help solve problems at the lowest level possible.
• Maintains attention to detail, is organized, and learns to anticipate needs of others.
• Can communicate effectively with a wide-range of constituents in-person and in writing.

About the Division of Student Affairs priorities:

• Maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort.
• Ensure every interaction we have with students communicates care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail.
• Design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support (75%)
• Event Planning (15%)
• Quality Control (5%)
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to applya degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience managing senior level employees calendars, project management, or systems for meeting planning.
• One year of working in an office setting.

Special requirements/expectations:

• Ability and willingness to work some evening and weekend hours.
• As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Nominations, applications, and inquiries:

• Please direct all nominations and inquiries for the position to Emily Hester, Chief of Staff at ...@lsu.edu. Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The review committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, to ensure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by August 22, 2025. Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

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!

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.