ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 4-WAE

Office of Juvenile Justice Bridge City Center for Youth 3225 River Road, Bridge City, LA 70094 https://ojj.la.gov/location/bridge-city-center-for-youth-jefferson-parish

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a highly organized and dependable Administrative Coordinator 4 (WAE) to provide advanced administrative and operational support to agency leadership and program staff. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and enjoys coordinating a variety of administrative functions that support daily operations. As an Administrative Coordinator 4, you will serve as a key resource for staff, customers, vendors, and partner agencies while supporting office operations through communication, recordkeeping, purchasing activities, report preparation, and administrative coordination. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. If you are a proactive professional who enjoys solving problems, maintaining efficient office operations, and supporting organizational success, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to OJJ's mission.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• 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.
• Managing Resources: Allocates resources effectively, follows procedures, tracks usage, and maintains accurate records to support operational and financial needs.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
• Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.

Three 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 official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:• Provides advanced administrative support for departmental operations and program activities.

• Serves as a liaison between agency staff, customers, vendors, and external partners.

• Reviews applications and documents for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.

• Prepares reports and correspondence using information compiled from multiple sources.

• Supports purchasing activities by preparing requisitions and tracking administrative transactions.

• Assists leadership with scheduling, travel coordination, and administrative workload management.

• Performs specialized clerical and program support functions requiring independent judgment and discretion.

Position-Specific Details:Work Location: This vacancy is located at Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City, Louisiana. Appointment Type: Part time, WAE Work Details: The incumbent will serve as a (WAE) Administrative Coordinator 4/ Transition Coordinator at Riverside Alternative High School at Bridge City Center for Youth.

Compensation: $25.00 hourly

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

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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

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.

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.

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.