Administrative Assistant

Position: Administrative Assistant 3
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Administrative Assistant 3. The Department offers rigorous educational programs designed to prepare candidates for advanced study in Educational Leadership, including master's and doctoral degree programs. These programs equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the demands of the profession, resulting in strong recruitment by regional school districts.

This position provides comprehensive administrative support to the Department Head and faculty and serves as a primary liaison among faculty, students, departmental leadership, university administration, and external stakeholders.

The selected candidate will perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Head. Position responsibilities may evolve in response to technological advancements, workforce utilization, and other institutional needs that require modification of role expectations. This position is based within an academic teaching, research, and service department in the College of Education at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Current Salary Rate - $13.77/hour

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

* Communicating Effectively:
The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas

* Demonstrating Accountability:
The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions

* Focusing on Customers:
The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided

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 REQUIREMENTS

Two 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

February 9, 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

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