Administrative Coordinator, Oceanography & Coastal Sciences

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition exemption

Paid holidays

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks a Coordinator in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences to provide administrative support to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. You will manage travel, expenses, orders, and event support, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining efficient office operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree with administrative experience and the ability to handle multiple duties, with opportunities to coordinate field trips, purchasing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with administrative experience.
• LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply—a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Responsibilities

• 40% Manage the travel function for the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences to include processing and tracking approvals and reimbursements, providing assistance and training for staff and students on guidelines and procedures, and assisting visitors to the department with accommodations and reimbursements.
• 30% Provide administrative support for faculty, research staff and students by assisting with LaCarte purchases when needed and reconciling charges.
• 10% Orders/maintains departmental office supplies, manages the mail room and copier, providing assistance when needed.
• 10% Assist with functions for the college and academic programs, such as orientation, receptions, student events, commencement, etc.
• 5% Serve as backup in the absence of other coordinators in the department as well as within the College.
• 5% Other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Compliance Awareness

Customer Service

Data Entry

Detail-Oriented

Expense Reconciliations

Purchasing

Travel Itineraries

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Louisiana State University seeks a Coordinator in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences to provide administrative support to faculty, staff, students, and visitors. You will manage travel, expenses, orders, and event support, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining efficient office operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree with administrative experience and the ability to handle multiple duties, with opportunities to coordinate field trips, purchasing, and