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ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 2 WAE
Salary
$12.03 - $20.61 Hourly
Location
Bunkie, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
403ACY-228207-GOL
Department
Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date
11/05/2026
Closing Date
11/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice
Acadiana Center for Youth-Bunkie
1536 Bordelon RD., Bunkie, Louisiana 71322
https://ojj.la.gov/location/acadiana-center-for-youth-bunkie
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 seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Administrative Coordinator 2 to support daily office operations and assist with administrative tasks that are essential to the agency's mission. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is organized, and enjoys working as part of a team committed to youth rehabilitation and public safety.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES:
Accepting Direction: Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.
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.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Perform clerical duties, including filing, data entry, and document preparation
Answer phones, route calls, and respond to routine inquiries
Maintain records, logs, and reports in accordance with agency procedures
Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and coordinating calendars
Support purchasing, inventory tracking, and supply management
Handle incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence
Provide general support to supervisors and program staff
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Part- time/WAE
Compensation: $18.00 hourly
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 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.
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.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
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.
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 Drivers License, and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
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Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?
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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?
03
ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
04
DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
06
FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?
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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm