ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 2 WAE

Office of Juvenile Justice Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie 1536 Bordelon RD., Bunkie, Louisiana 71322 https://ojj.la.gov/location/acadiana-center-for-youth-bunkie

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator 2 to support daily office operations and assist with administrative tasks that are essential to the agency’s mission. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is organized, and enjoys working as part of a team committed to youth rehabilitation and public safety.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES: Accepting Direction: Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time. Demonstrating Accountability: Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally. Following Policies and Procedures: Applies and explains policies accurately, adapts in routine cases, and helps improve procedures. Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly. Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.One year of experience in administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required experience. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:• Perform clerical duties, including filing, data entry, and document preparation

• Answer phones, route calls, and respond to routine inquiries

• Maintain records, logs, and reports in accordance with agency procedures

• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and coordinating calendars

• Support purchasing, inventory tracking, and supply management

• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence

• Provide general support to supervisors and program staff

Position-Specific Details: Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana. Appointment Type: Part- time/WAE Compensation: $18.00 hourly

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above 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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources [email protected]