ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 3

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 3

Salary

$2,387.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

ADM COORD 3-50650841-08172026

Department

LA Educational TV Authority

Opening Date

08/18/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

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The mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is to provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational, and entertaining. LPB connects the citizens of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana's unique history, people, places, and events.

Click here to learn more about LPB: https://www.lpb.org/about/about-us/

The Louisiana Educational TV Authority (also known as Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is seeking an Administrative Coordinator 3-4 to be a part of their Administration team. As the Administrative Coordinator 3/4 at LETA/LPB, you hold the most important position in the agency. You are the first point of contact at the LPB offices, and the first impression of our organization rests with you. You serve as the primary administrative contact for the human resources office, which requires a high degree of confidentiality. In this role, you need to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal abilities. You must be able to navigate sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Your attention to detail is critical, as is your commitment to providing outstanding customer service. When resolving problems or handling customer service matters, you are expected to communicate effectively and maintain a service-oriented mindset. Collaboration is an essential part of your responsibilities; you work closely with other administrative support personnel to ensure that all duties are performed with a team-oriented approach.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported

conclusions.

• Ethics and Integrity: You make decisions that uphold ethical standards, honesty, and integrity, regardless of circumstance or personal interest.
• Policy and Procedure Adherence: You follow, reinforce, and, when necessary, help adapt or develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, State Civil Service rules, and internal organizational guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of 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:

• Provides primary administrative support to Human Resources.

• Manages a multi-line phone system, welcomes visitors to the office, processes incoming and outgoing mail, and ensures the office environment remains clean and well-organized.

• Delivers comprehensive administrative assistance, including drafting emails, memos, and letters; creating spreadsheets; and distributing forms.

• Maintains filing systems and contact databases.

• Data entry into computer systems.

• Participates in new hire onboarding

Position-Specific Details:

This position participates in a Career Progression Group and may be filled at either an Administrative Coordinator 3 or 4

Appointment Type: Probational

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Work Schedule: 8-hour days, Monday-Friday.

Division: Administration

Compensation: Applicants who possess experience greater than the minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher-than-minimum hiring rate utilizing State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g).

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.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kayotta "Kay" Lewis

Louisiana Educational TV Authority, 7733 Perkins Rd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Email: HumanResources@lpb.org

Louisiana Educational Television Authority 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 ( Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

LETA is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, LETA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.

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.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-Verify system. /agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Does your work history provide examples of a situations where you had to balance confidentiality and transparency when supporting HR or executives?

• Yes
• No

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Can you give an example of a time when you identified a need or took initiative on a task without being asked? How did your actions benefit your team or organization?

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Do you have verifiable work history where you have had to ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all administrative tasks, especially when dealing with sensitive matters?

• Yes
• No

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Can you provide a specific example from your work history where you experienced a slow period? How did you stay productive and motivated, and what actions did you take to add value during that time?

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This role requires regular public interaction. Describe a time you faced a stressful situation at work. How did you manage your emotions to remain professional and effective despite your personal feelings?

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CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE: Communicating Effectively - 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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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

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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.

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MT: Managing Time - How well do you manage your time, meet deadlines, and prioritize your work?

• I miss deadlines, struggle to prioritize, and don't use tools to manage my time.
• I complete some tasks but need reminders or get distracted by low-priority activities.
• I plan and complete work on time using tools and strategies to stay focused and on track.
• I balance competing demands, adapt to shifting priorities, and model strong time habits under pressure.

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MT: Managing Time - 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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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