Summary
Location
Liverpool
Salary
$37k - $73k
Type
full-time
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Job Posting Title:
Administrative Program Specialist A
Position Type:
Classified
Department:
LSUAG PL1 - Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology (Lawrence E Datnoff (00013100))
Work Location:
0302 Life Sciences Building
Pay Grade:
Classified Administrative
Job Description:
ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-A
AS613 $37,523 - $73,632Creation Date: 01/17/2005
Change Date: 01/01/2025
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform responsible, administrative functions in support of an organizational unit.
OR
To manage a specialized departmental or statewide program.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from higher-level supervisory personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May supervise 1-2 lower level personnel.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Note: Agency impact, hierarchy, and reporting relationship patterns will be considered when making allocations to this level.
Differs from Administrative Coordinator 4 by the presence of professional duties that involve a variety of administrative functions or responsibility for a specialized departmental or statewide program.
Differs from Administrative Specialist--B by the absence of a moderate degree of complexity, impact, or independence in assigned duties and program areas.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE, CORE COMPETENCIES ARE THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS BASED ON THE WORK TASKS OUTLINED IN THE EXAMPLES OF WORK. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.
Accepting Direction, Demonstrating Accountability, Driving Results,
Following Policies and Procedures, Making Accurate Judgments, Managing Resources
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
Performs responsible duties related to the proper operation, coordination, and management of at least two of the following administrative functions:
Laundry, Mail Operations, Printing, Telecommunications, Vehicle Management, Dietary, Facility Maintenance, Risk Management, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Records Management, Rentals and Leases, Safety, Security, Budget, Contracts/Grants, Fiscal Management (payroll, payables, receivables, etc.), Information Technology, and Personnel.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Manages the operations of a departmental or statewide program, including fiscal responsibility for purchasing and budgetary reporting.
Establishes, implements, and revises (as necessary) the program's standards and guidelines.
Coordinates program information by maintaining databases, generating reports, and ensuring information integrity; may require presentation of information in workshops, meetings, etc.
Performs certification and eligibility duties as it relates to the program.
Ensures program compliance to Federal and State regulations.
Administers contracts (such as property leases and service agreements) as they pertain to the program.
May supervise a small program support staff.
May require a special license and/or continuing education in the program field.
May serve as a member of a board or committee relevant to the program's mission.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
Communicating Effectively - The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas, Displaying Expertise - The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training, Managing Resources - The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value, Using Data - The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for actionSpecial Instructions:
Location: Department of Plant, Pathology and Crop Physiology, Baton Rouge, LAMinimum Requirements: Three years of experience in administrative services, or six years of full-time experience in any field, or a bachelor’s degree. For more information and substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU
Remote work is not eligible for this position.
Application Deadline: 2/2/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Date:
January 20, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
February 3, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
About the LSU Agricultural Center:
The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed [email protected].
Other facts
About Louisiana State University
Welcome to Louisiana State University, home of the "Fighting Tigers" and their Bengal tiger mascot, Mike VI. LSU is the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status.
Since 1860, LSU has served the people of Louisiana, the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The University brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy.
LSU Chemistry is one of six departments in the College of Science and is currently designated as a Foundation of Excellence Department due to the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students in terms of teaching/learning, research, and service. The Department of Chemistry has LSU's largest PhD program and is one of the best-equipped Chemistry departments in the United States.
What you'll do
- The Administrative Program Specialist A performs responsible administrative functions in support of an organizational unit and may manage a specialized departmental or statewide program. Responsibilities include managing operations, fiscal responsibilities, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
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