PTHS Administrative and Data Coordinator

LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES; Louisiana, Natchitoches (MO, LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is seeking an Administrative and Data Coordinator to support Head Start program operations, data management, and compliance. You will collaborate with the Head Start Director and Leadership Team to ensure efficient workflows, accurate reporting, and timely data entry across centers.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, managing procurement and vendor relationships, maintaining data systems, and training staff on data processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree accepted.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in office administration, operations, or data management.
• Experience in nonprofit or education setting preferred.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, inventory, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Head Start Director, including scheduling, documentation, and communications.
• Collect, organize, and analyze program data; prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Support the Head Start Management Team in evaluating outcomes and identifying trends to improve performance and compliance.
• Manage procurement processes,including vendor quotations, purchase orders, and contracts in compliance with fiscal guidelines.
• Maintain operational systems, including recordkeeping, inventory tracking, and supply orders across centers.
• Manage and update the child and family data management system ensuring accuracy and timely data entry.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff on data systems, recordkeeping protocols, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee technology inventory, maintain user access, and coordinate IT support needs.
• Process and track invoices, reimbursements, and expense reports for accuracy and budget adherence.
• Record and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and related documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of all family, staff, and agency data.
• Participate in program self-assessment, monitoring, and quality improvement activities.
• Coordinate with leadership and service area leads on projects, data audits, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office Suite

Google Workspace

Data reporting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate’s degree accepted

Tools

Database systems

Procurement software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: North Central LA - DeSoto, Natchitoches, and Red River, LA 71457

Travel Percentage: some travel required

NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

The Administrative and Data Coordinator supports the overall administration, operations, and data management functions of the Head Start program to ensure efficiency, compliance, and quality outcomes. This position combines responsibilities in administrative coordination, operations management, and data reporting. Working closely with the Head Start Director and Leadership Team, the Coordinator is responsible for managing vendor relationships and procurements, maintaining accurate data systems and reports, and ensuring organizational workflows align with program goals. The role seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who can balance multiple priorities, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and uphold confidentiality in all interactions.

JOB FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL

• Provide administrative support to the Head Start Director, including scheduling, documentation, and communications.
• Collect, organize, and analyze program data; prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Support the Head Start Management Team in evaluating outcomes and identifying trends to improve performance and compliance.
• Manage procurement processes,including vendor quotations, purchase orders, and contracts in compliance with fiscal guidelines.
• Maintain operational systems, including recordkeeping, inventory tracking, and supply orders across centers.
• Manage and update the child and family data management system ensuring accuracy and timely data entry.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff on data systems, recordkeeping protocols, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee technology inventory, maintain user access, and coordinate IT support needs.
• Process and track invoices, reimbursements, and expense reports for accuracy and budget adherence.
• Record and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and related documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of all family, staff, and agency data.
• Participate in program self-assessment, monitoring, and quality improvement activities.
• Coordinate with leadership and service area leads on projects, data audits, and compliance documentation.

MARGINAL

• Provide courteous and responsive service to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and suggest process enhancements.
• Orient new staff and assist team members to ensure continuity and quality of program operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Associate’s degree accepted

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in office administration, operations, or data management.
• Experience in a nonprofit or education setting preferred.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, inventory, and reporting processes.

Core Skills

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Experience with database systems and data reporting tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask across administrative, technical, and operational areas.
• Familiarity with fiscal and procurement procedures.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds with or without assistance.
• Successful completion of required background checks and health screenings.

Travel

Travel required locally or long-distance

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, bend, and reach, as well as engage in the repetitive movement of hands, wrists, and fingers. The employee must have the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Specific vision abilities required by the job include the ability to work frequently at close visual range.

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office environment. Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples include business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices). Standard office equipment generally used includes telephones, personal computers and/or tablets, printers, calculators, and fax machines. May be required to operate a motor vehicle during the course of duties.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities/Prime Time Family, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, creed, ancestry, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, citizenship status, victims of domestic violence, or any other protected category.

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The organization reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.