Job Description
Salary $2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly Location Grambling, LA Job Type Classified Job Number
GSU 06/12/2026 AM
Department Grambling State University Opening Date 06/12/2026 Closing Date 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Grambling State University is seeking an Administrative Assistant 4 to provide general office management and clerical support to the School of Nursing. 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. Focusing on Customers:
The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers. Thinking Critically:
The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions. Acting Decisively:
The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason. Adapting to Change:
The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change. Demonstrating Initiative:
The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others. Displaying Professionalism:
The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others. Learning Actively:
The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance. Leveraging Technology:
The ability to use digital tools, systems, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Managing Time:
The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals. 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:
The position of Administrative Assistant 4 is essential for departmental efficiency which includes communication with all stakeholders and working within all systems as required by the university. Serve as a primary point of contact for students, parents, faculty, staff, vendors, and campus partners by providing information and directing inquiries. Handle departmental communications, including phone calls, email correspondence, mail distribution, and document delivery. Prepare and process personnel, contract, and other employment-related documents for faculty and staff. Maintain accurate personnel, departmental, and compliance records, including licenses, certifications, and required documentation. Coordinate faculty, clinical facility, and contractor agreements by preparing documents, obtaining approvals, and tracking them through completion. Manage employee timesheets, leave records, and related payroll documentation. Schedule meetings, appointments, and other departmental activities, adjusting schedules as needed. Process purchasing and payment requests for supplies, equipment, memberships, insurance, and other departmental needs. Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare travel authorizations, reimbursements, and expense reports. Support daily departmental operations by responding to requests, prioritizing tasks, and assisting leadership with administrative needs. Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational Work Location:
Grambling State University's School of Nursing How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact: Amy Minniefield/Cheryl Ivory Grambling State University/Human Resources 403 Main St Grambling, La. 71245 318-274-3119/318-274-3829 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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 Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's 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 Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
