Job Details

Administrative Program Specialist A

To perform responsible, administrative functions in support of an organizational unit or to manage a specialized departmental or statewide program. Entry level supervision is received from higher-level supervisory personnel. May supervise 1-2 lower level personnel.

Core competencies include: communicating effectively, displaying expertise, driving results, driving vision and purpose, making accurate judgments, managing performance, managing resources, pursuing professional development, thinking critically, and using data.

Examples of work include performing administrative duties related to laundry, mail operations, printing, telecommunications, vehicle management, dietary, facility maintenance, risk management, inventory control, purchasing, records management, rentals and leases, safety, security, budget, contracts/grants, fiscal management, information technology, and personnel. Program management includes managing the operations of a departmental or statewide program, including fiscal responsibility for purchasing and budgetary reporting. Establishes, implements, and revises the program's standards and guidelines. Coordinates program information by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring information integrity; may require presentation of information in workshops, meetings, etc.

Minimum qualifications include three years of experience in administrative services, or six years of full-time work experience in any field, or a bachelor's degree. Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.