ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 6

TheLouisiana Special School District (LSSD)is an education service agency that provides services to the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, and Special School Programs). The schools provide educational opportunities to students with low-incidence disabilities and a variety of unique needs.

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant 6 to provide advanced-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction:The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Five years of experience in administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 hours, which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

• Provide high-level administrative support to the superintendent of the agency.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, external partners, and leadership.
• Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Oversee office operations and assist with process improvements.
• Coordinate special projects, events, and executive initiatives.
• Maintain records, databases, and filing systems for the superintendent's office.
  

Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type:Probational: The chosen application will be required to take a probational appointment. If aPermanent employee of the LA Special School District, the appointment will be promotional within the same pay scale.
Location:The Administrative Assistant 6 position is located in the office of the Superintendent at the LA Special School District in Baton Rouge, LA.
Work Schedule:Typically, work hours are 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday - Friday.

How To Apply:
No civil service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply”linkabove and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Louisiana Special School District
2888 Brightside Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Human Resources
(225) 757-3398

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.