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Closing date: July 11, 2026

Title: DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR

Employee Type: Unclassified Staff

Department: LSUNO A/H-Administration 

Campus Location: ALLIED HEALTH - ADMINISTRATION

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP), Office of the Dean seeks a highly motivated and organized individual to provide essential administrative and operational support in alignment with the mission of the LSU Health Sciences Center at New Orleans. Working under the direction of the Assistant to the Dean, the Administrative Coordinator supports the daily functions of the Office of the Dean and contributes to the smooth execution of high‑level administrative activities across the School.
The incumbent assists with communications, scheduling, data collection, document preparation, event coordination, administrative tasks, and logistical planning for the Dean’s office. Serving as a key point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external constituents, the Administrative Coordinator helps facilitate timely and professional interactions on behalf of the Office of the Dean. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced academic environment.
The individual must exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information, and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions. This position supports the administrative and operational needs of the Dean, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Assistant Dean of Alumni & Community Affairs and other leadership as directed by the Assistant to the Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's

Required Field of Study: Business, Practice Management, Related field

Number of years required to perform the job: Two

Type of experience required to perform the job: Relevant professional experience

Substitution: 3 years admin support to an executive could substitute a bachelor’s degree

Additional Information About Our School/Department

Established in 1970, by the Board of Supervisors, the School of Allied Health Professions comprises both undergraduate and graduate programs. Baccalaureate degrees (Bachelor of Science) are offered in Cardiopulmonary Science and Medical Laboratory Science. The Department of Communication Disorders offers a Master of Communication Disorders degree in Speech and Language Pathology and a Doctor of Audiology (AuD) in hearing. The Department of Occupational Therapy offers the Master of Occupational Therapy Degree, the Department of Physical Therapy offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, and the Department of Counseling offers the Master of Health Sciences degree. The SAHP also includes the Human Development Center, which provides programs to increase the capacity of healthcare providers for individuals with developmental and acquired disabilities. The SAHP provides multidisciplinary outpatient services to achieve diversity of patient objectives that include diagnostic, therapeutic, and restorative services to enable patients to achieve as much functional, social, and occupational independence as is reasonably possible. The School of Allied Health Professions is committed to providing quality education, leadership, research, and public service through direct patient care and community outreach by clinical healthcare professionals.

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: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

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:  Additional Benefits