Administrative Assistant 2 (Slidell-WAE)

State of Louisiana • Slidell, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country, while meeting the economic, educational, and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home. We’re looking for an Administrative Assistant 2 to serve as the first point of contact at the agency, creating a welcoming environment for veterans, visitors, and staff, and providing administrative support that keeps our front office running smoothly. This position is directly supervised by a Veterans Cemetery Director. 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. 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. If you're compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you!

Requirements

• One year of experience in administrative services.
• Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs recurring clerical/administrative duties to include: screening telephone calls and recording messages and refer to appropriate staff
• Prepares and files routine visitors log sheets
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining files
• Keep records of internal office reports and correspondence
• Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
• Schedule appointments and assist with completing state benefit forms
• Assist office visitors requiring routine responses or assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed