Assistant To The Director

Responsibilities

• Coordinate business activities and provide general administrative support for the Southeast Region Office of the LSU Agricultural Center.
• Manage fiscal duties including budget management, financial records, accounting transactions, and purchasing.
• Oversee grants, gifts, and contracts involving state, federal, local, and foundation funds.
• Handle Human Resources transactions such as cost share determinations, salary allocations, and expense reports.
• Provide general administrative support including reception, record-keeping, correspondence, and meeting/event preparation.
• Assist with inventory, policy updates, and maintaining the regional directory and website.
• Serve as a liaison with central business and administrative offices to ensure policy compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to parish chairs, resident coordinators, and administrative support staff.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in a business field.
• Minimum of two years of related professional experience.
• Strong fiscal management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday, Quicken, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Adobe, or Canva.
• Knowledge of Louisiana state rules, regulations, and procurement procedures.
• Familiarity with higher education or Louisiana State government functions.
• Experience with accounting principles, billing, and receivables.

Benefits

• Retirement plans and multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurances including dental, life, vision, and long-term disability.
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan for childcare and medical expenses.
• Generous annual vacation and sick leave.
• 14 university holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Program and potential tuition exemption for LSU System coursework.

About the Company

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System that conducts agricultural-based research and provides Cooperative Extension Services to the people of Louisiana. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, the AgCenter operates through various research stations and parish offices to extend research-based knowledge across the state.