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Opening date: November 5, 2026

Closing date: November 19, 2026

Title: ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 2

Employee Type: Staff- Classified

Department: Purchasing 

Campus Location:  PURCHASING/MAIL SERVICES/RM.

Job Summary/Basic Functions

To perform a variety of clerical duties that requires some independent judgment to accomplish in support of the staff members and/or operations of an organizational unit or program. Employees follow detailed procedural guidelines in completing well-defined duties. Under the general oversight of the Administrative Supervisor 2, the Administrative Coordinator 2 is responsible for the accurate sorting of all incoming US Postal Service mail, parcels, accountable mail (registered and certified) and interdepartmental mail and accurate receiving of all incoming parcels, boxes and packages delivered to the University. These duties are constant and time- sensitive demanding physical stamina such as standing for hours, sorting, metering, lifting, processing packages, distributing packages and mail to departments daily. The Administrative Coordinator 2 must interact effectively with all levels of the University staff while exhibiting a friendly demeanor and a demonstrative knowledge of their field. Exceptionally large volumes of mail require the Administrative Coordinator 2 to be able to prioritize and work independently to get the job done. Also may serve as a floater for other clerical positions in Auxiliaries and Supply Chain Management.

Other Information About the Position

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Purchasing/Mail Services is seeking motivated individuals for the title of Administrative Coordinator 2.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Job Duties

1. Accurately logs high volumes of parcels/packages, perishable items, gas cylinders and maintain accountability for these items until delivery to departments.
2. Delivers these items to University departments and obtains a signed receipt for all deliveries
3. Operates, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and flat trucks
4. Inspects incoming stock or equipment and compares to specifications on invoice, requisition or purchase order
5. Accurately sorts high volumes of US Postal Service mail, parcels, accountable mail (registered and certified), interdepartmental and student mail
6. Delivers sorted mail to university departments, appropriate offices and picks up mail and parcels
7. Assists with bulk and special mail requests, maintains logs, and coordinates with department business managers for appropriate payment procedures for costs associated with these mailings
8. Operates postage machines (postage scales, automated meters, etc.) to process outgoing mail
9. Operates and maintains (fuels, conducts preventative maintenance inspections, washes, takes vehicle for service, maintains mileage logs) mail van or light truck
10. Loads and unloads mail bundles to various buildings and office locations
11. Provide as needed support for clerical help in other Supply Chain Management and Auxiliary Enterprise sections including but not limited to Cafeteria, Bookstores, and Shipping & Receiving
12. Provides assistance to departments to determine their mail, shipping, and receiving needs and requirements

Compensation: Starting Rate is $12.03 per hour with an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only. Rate of pay may be adjusted based on applicants' qualifications.

Location: 2021 Perdido St. New Orleans LA 70112

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday 

Appointment Type: Probational

Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.
To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. Louisiana Department of State Civil Service: Job Information and Test Finder
This position will require selected applicant to be on Probation for at least 6 months. 

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: None

Number of years required to perform the job: 1

Type of experience required to perform the job: One year of experience in administrative services.

Substitution: Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required experience.

Special Instructions Summary

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

Please list all relevant work experience in the Employment History section of your application answering all questions in this section, failing to do so will disqualify your application. Experience not listed will not be considered when determining the offering rate.

Additional Information About This Position

Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/benefits-about.aspx

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/addtlbenefits.aspx