Administrative Coordinator II

Title: ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 2

Location: Monroe United States

Job Description:

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202

Part Time

https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe

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 a dedicated and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator 2. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a professional environment and wants to contribute to meaningful work that impacts youth and families across the state. As part of our executive team, you will provide essential administrative support that keeps the Director's Office running smoothly, while helping advance our mission of rehabilitation, accountability, and community safety.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Accepting Direction:The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
• Managing Resources:The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
• Using Data:The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
• Acting Decisively:The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
• Demonstrating Self-Awareness: The ability to manage your personality, behavior, skills, and emotions.
• Managing Projects:The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline.
• Managing Time:The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

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:

• Coordinate daily administrative operations for the Director's Office, including scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional communication.

• Prepare, review, and route official documents, reports, and personnel actions in compliance with Civil Service and agency policies.

• Maintain records, files, and databases to support program oversight and executive decision-making.

• Assist with budget tracking, procurement requests, and other fiscal support functions.

• Support special projects, meetings, and initiatives led by the Director and executive staff.

• Uphold confidentiality and integrity in handling juvenile justice-related information.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, Louisiana. 

Appointment Type: This is a part-time Administrative Coordinator 2 position. 

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

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

How To Apply:

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.

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 theLouisiana 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.