Salary $2,387.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly Location Natchitoches, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 226587 Department Northwestern State University Opening Date 09/28/2026 Closing Date 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Northwestern State University of Louisiana is seeking qualified applicants for the Administrative Assistant 3 position in the School of Education. The Administrative Assistant (Level 3) plays a key support role in the NSU School of Education, a division of the Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development recognized for preparing exceptional educators and promoting academic excellence. The School of Education seeks a detail-oriented, service-focused professional to provide administrative support related to university processes, Louisiana teacher certification requirements, and the progression of educator candidates through their academic and clinical experiences. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students, faculty, and academic programs while helping ensure efficient operations and compliance with certification standards. If you are passionate about higher education, collaborative problem-solving, and student success, we invite you to join a team dedicated to innovation, service, and educational excellence. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction:

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

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. 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. Minimum Qualifications Two 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:

Responds to inquiries regarding teacher candidacy, certification, program requirements, and student status; verifies eligibility and directs complex inquiries to appropriate personnel. Maintains candidate records and files, including transcripts, grades, testing results, recommendations, background checks, and certification documentation. Collects, reviews, and reports candidate and program data; prepares reports, correspondence, forms, and other documents in accordance with applicable requirements. Provides administrative support to faculty and program coordinators, including scheduling, document preparation, meeting support, student assistance, and event coordination. Serves as a liaison among university offices, students, faculty, recruiting programs, and partner school districts; communicates program information and maintains external partnerships and agreements. Maintains program materials, office records, equipment, supplies, and resources and performs other administrative duties as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment type: Full-time, Probational Work schedule: Monday to

Thursday:

7:00 AM - 4:30

PM, Friday:

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Work location:

The School of Education 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:

Antigone Speed, HR Specialist speeda@nsula.edu Northwestern State University Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources Notice of Non-Discrimination (Full Disclosure) Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union, or email tix@nsula.edu. In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in Room 128 Caspari Hall or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460), located in Room 111 Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111, Caspari Hall, or email ramirezv@nsula.edu. 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