ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 4

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 4

Salary

$2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly

Location

Statewide, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OAAS/DPT/225790

Department

LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

This position may be filled in the following parishes: Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Jefferson, St. Tammany

This position is part of the OAAS Program Operations section and is domiciled at the Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) Regional Office in New Orleans (Region 1). Incumbent performs highly responsible and complex administrative support duties to assist the Program Operations Regional Manager and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Program Manager with administration support duties in line with the OAAS policies and programs. Sets priorities on own initiative or with discretion from the Regional Manager and/or PSH Program Manager to ensure OAAS programs serving the elderly and persons with adult-onset disabilities are delivered efficiently, effectively and within program rules.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving skills, have the ability to multi-task and produce requests on short notice, demonstrate initiative, and be well organized. The position also requires the ability to engage and develop a rapport with others, apply knowledge and think critically, promote change and adaptability, and organize and prioritize workload.

An ideal candidate should possess the following 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.

Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize

business value.

Minimum Qualifications

Three 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:

• Answering phone line(s) for the office and addressing, triaging, and forwarding the calls/tasks appropriately.
• Managing email inboxes and addressing/forwarding emails appropriately.
• Maintaining, tracking and reporting National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) documents/data per policy.
• Completing payroll and timekeeping duties for OAAS regional office staff.
• Utilizing Adobe Pro software to merge, stamp, and combine documents, among other tasks.
• Supporting office efficiency by ordering needed supplies and keeping inventory. Maintaining office equipment in working condition.
• Tracking and filing of initial PSH applications. Assisting PSH program monitor with application processing, including entry in to database.
• Scheduling and creating appointments via Outlook and Zoom Video Conferencing.
• Printing and mailing notices and documents timely and per policy
• Managing all property control records of equipment/furniture for multiple Regions and actively participating in property control audits.
• Managing safety policies and procedures to maintain compliance with the Office of Risk Management (ORM) and actively participating in property control audits.
• Maintaining paper files and submitting requests for document disposal, as necessary, per the Secretary of State document retention policy.

Additional duties may include:

• Participating in meetings to provide administrative support.
• Faxing/scanning documents to staff, and other various office tasks, as needed.
• Reporting to assigned LDH emergency response location when activated for emergency response duty assignments.
• Providing backup to OAAS State Office time-keeping, payroll, supply, property and other administrative roles.
• General administrative office support to in office and field staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / AD PROGRAM OPERATIONS / Multiple Parish (Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, Jefferson, St. Tammany)

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3201022001

Position Number(s): 50667717

The following attributes are preferable (but not required):

• Experience with timekeeping, supply/equipment maintenance and ordering, property management and control, and safety audits.
• Knowledge of National Voters' Registration Act (NVRA) reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of Medicaid Long Term Care Programs' rules and regulations {including Nursing Facilities, Community Choices Waiver (CCW), Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Waiver, Long-Term-Personal Care Services (LT-PCS), Program for the All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), Microsoft SharePoint, Louisiana Employee's Online (LEO), ZOOM Video Communications software and Adobe Acrobat Reader and Pro software.

NOTE: This position will require 5 days in the office. Some local in-state travel may rarely be required.

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.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information:

Debbie Parris-Thymes

Debbie.Parris-Thymes2@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

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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This position will be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. Acknowledge by checking "Yes" that you understand this is a temporary position.

• Yes

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I have reviewed the pay range for this job title. I understand the maximum salary listed in the pay range is the maximum salary a person can make as they gain experience in the position. I also understand that a new hire in this position cannot be offered the maximum salary in the pay range.

• Yes

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Are you able to travel on state business? (i.e. Do you have a valid drivers license, minimum liability coverage on your vehicle, as required by Louisiana law, and no major moving violations in the past 12 months?)

• Yes

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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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MR: Managing Resources - How well do you manage financial, physical, or contractual resources to meet operational needs?

• I struggle to manage resources, don't always follow required procedures, or have trouble keeping accurate records.
• I handle basic resource tasks but may not consistently align them with priorities or follow procedures.
• I manage resources effectively, follow procedures, track usage, and maintain accurate records to support my team's goals.
• I plan ahead to meet future needs, improve systems, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure compliance across resource areas.

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MR: Managing Resources - 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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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

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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.

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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