Graduate Programs Operations Lead - French Studies

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Various leave options

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption for qualified pos

Training and development opportunities

Employee discount

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking an Operations Coordinator for French Studies to oversee graduate program administration, student records, and HR processes for graduate students and staff. The role coordinates with the Director of Graduate Studies and supports day-to-day departmental operations.

Responsibilities include managing applications, assistantships, enrollments, and recruitment materials, as well as supervising student workers and maintaining documentation and schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating a graduate program and supporting faculty and students.
• Familiar with HR processes for graduate students and student employees.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to manage documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily admin services of the graduate program, including applications, assistantships, travel, and visa/work authorizations.
• Support enrollment, materials, and recruitment activities; manage records and files.
• Provide clerical support to faculty and committees; handle correspondence and inquiries.
• Procure supplies and maintain departmental directory, key inventory, and office operations.
• Assist with class schedule data, Course Description booklets, and textbook orders.
• Supervise and train 5–10 student workers; backup coverage for Senior Operations Coordinator.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Database Management

Decision Making

Detail-Oriented

Following Protocols

Problem Solving

Task Organization

Tools

Workday

Handshake

InfoReady

SLATE

APP

AIP

College Net

Job description

Louisiana State University is seeking an Operations Coordinator for French Studies to oversee graduate program administration, student records, and HR processes for graduate students and staff. The role coordinates with the Director of Graduate Studies and supports day-to-day departmental operations.

Responsibilities include managing applications, assistantships, enrollments, and recruitment materials, as well as supervising student workers and maintaining documentation and schedules.