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Administrative Coordinator 4


The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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This position may be filled in the following parish(es): Orleans

The Office of Aging and Adult Services (OAAS) is seeking a motivated and organized professional to provide high-level administrative support in its New Orleans Regional Office. In this role, you'll assist regional leadership in ensuring vital programs for older adults and individuals with adult-onset disabilities run smoothly and effectively.

If you're a strong communicator, a natural problem-solver, and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, this is your chance to make a real impact in your community.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes
Following Policies and Procedures:  The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the office by answering and triaging phone calls, managing email inboxes, scheduling appointments via Outlook and Zoom, and ensuring inquiries and tasks are routed appropriately.
  • Perform administrative and clerical support functions including printing and mailing notices, maintaining paper and electronic files, and ensuring document retention and disposal comply with Secretary of State Policies.
  • Manage payroll and timekeeping responsibilities for OAAS regional office staff, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable policies.
  • Maintain and track program and compliance documentation by managing NVRA records, tracking and filing PSH applications, assisting with PSH data entry, and preparing required reports.
  • Oversee office operations and resources by ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and ensuring office equipment remains in proper working condition.
  • Manage property control and safety compliance by maintaining equipment and furniture records across multiple regions, supporting ORM safety policies, and actively participating in property control audits.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Aging and Adult Services / Headquarters - AD PROGRAM OPERATIONS  / Orleans Parish

Appointment Type: : This position will be filled as a Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months).

Cost Center: 3201022001

Position Number(s): 50667717


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information:

Debbie Parris-Thymes

Debbie.Parris-Thymes2@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. 

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

Date Posted
05/07/2026
Job Reference
OAAS/DPT/220854
Organization
LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services
Location
New Orleans, LA
Category
Administrative
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