Agcenter Administrative Program Specialist A

AgCenter Administrative Program Specialist A Location Baton Rouge, LA (LSU area) : All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: AgCenter Administrative Program Specialist A Position Type: Classified Department: LSUAG Chancellor - Program Leader 4 (Toby Lepley (******** )) Work Location: Efferson Hall (LSU Ag Center) Pay Grade: : 168090 ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-A AS613 $35,734 - $70,117 Creation Date: 01/17/2005 Change Date: 10/01/2022 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. LOCATION OF WORK: May be used by all state agencies. 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. 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: A baccalaureate degree. SUBSTITUTIONS: Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree. Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows: A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree. 30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. 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 action. Additional : 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 action Special Instructions: Location: Office of the Vice President, Baton Rouge, LA Minimum Requirements: A baccalaureate degree. For more information and substitutions contact 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 Remote work is not eligible for this position. Application Deadline: 5/1/2024 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/Affirmative Action Employer. Posting Date: April 26, 2024 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 2, 2024 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 . The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency: The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The AgCenter is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals. The AgCenter 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. HCM Contact Information: Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at or emailed .