This position provides clerical and administrative support for the Office of Career Services professional and part-time staff. This position requires knowledge of various types of computer software for word processing, creation of spreadsheets and presentations, making budget adjustments, keeping time, conducting searches via the Internet, communicating via email, scheduling appointments for staff, registering students, alumni, and employers with our office recruitment software system, assisting in the coordination of on-campus interviews, career and job events, and resume referrals. Career Services works with all academic departments on campus to serve the student body.
Current Minimum Salary Rate: $12.03/hour
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES
- Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas
- Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions
EXAMS AND LICENSE REQUIRMENTS
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of experience in administrative services.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required experience.
- Failure to provide your qualifying work experience will result in your application not being considered
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/hours will require a transcript for verification.
- Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
When applying, you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience, indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. If complete information is not listed, it may result in your application not being considered.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the posting to make a hiring decision.
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Posting Close DateJuly 8, 2026Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.
Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.
How to ApplyClick on the Apply button and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies.
HR ContactIf you have questions about this position, the application process or need special accommodations, please call the Human Resources Office at (985) 549-2001 or send an email to [email protected].Skills Required
- One year of experience in administrative services
- Valid driver’s license and ability to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course
- Proficiency with computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email, internet, timekeeping, and basic budgeting
- Experience using or willingness to use recruitment/office software to register students, alumni, and employers and coordinate interviews/events
- Strong verbal and written communication, ability to accept direction, and demonstration of accountability
- Provide transcripts if college credit/hours are used to substitute for required experience
What We Do
Southeastern Louisiana University is a public university in Hammond, Louisiana, offering over 150 programs of study across five colleges with a focus on hands-on learning and community engagement.
