Assistant to the Corps of Cadets

Louisiana State University•Union, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Commandant for the LSU Corps of Cadets, the Assistant to the Corps of Cadets is responsible for managing the Corps of Cadets leadership day-to-day calendar, strategic project management, and providing general administrative support. The Assistant to the Corps of Cadets provides daily assistance to the Commandant with project management, supporting Corps of Cadets operations, and plays a key role in organizing priorities and supporting strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Administrative Procedures
Communication
Confidentiality
Meeting Management
Problem Solving
Scheduling
Task Management
Travel Planning
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
One year of working in an office setting.
Military experience.
Experience managing senior level employees calendars, project management, or systems for meeting planning.
Posting Date: September 2, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): December 31, 2026

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day calendars, scheduling, and administrative duties for leadership for the Corps of Cadets.
Hires, trains, and supervises student employees, leads office functions.
Coordinates business and financial operations by processing travel documents, procurement requests, purchasing card transactions, requisitions, invoices, Foundation requests, deposits, and other administrative paperwork.
Serves as point of contact for Corps of Cadets for faculty, staff and students internal and external to the department.
Support recruitment and cadet operations by assisting with recruitment events and presentations, coordinating Cadets uniform services, and assisting with planning large scale events.
Manages the day-to-day calendars, scheduling, and administrative duties for Corps of Cadets administrators specifically the Commandant and Deputy Commandant.
Serves as the confidential administrative assistant to the Commandant.
Manages project workflow processes for the completion of time-sensitive work performed by Corps of Cadets.
Oversees office contact with visitors, students and staff, including directing callers and visitors to appropriate staff/resources and ensuring front desk coverage during University business hours.
Reviews correspondence/telephone calls related to urgent/confidential matters and determines appropriate action to be taken.
Supervises, trains, and oversees all functions regarding student employees.
Serves as asset custodian and property management for the Corps of Cadets.
Assists planning all Corps of Cadets events including scheduling, planning, processing paperwork and payments, and leading day of arrangements including but not limited to LSU Salutes, Chancellors Parade, Cadet Orientation week, and Parent's Weekend.
Supports Corps of Cadets recruitment including assisting with open house presentations and recruiting events.
Initiates, coordinates, and oversees laundry, dry-cleaning, and alteration services for Corp uniforms.
Ensures every aspect of work product including administrative tasks, implementation, and every communication on behalf of the Division of Student Affairs exudes a high degree of quality.
Embraces and executes the marginal gains approach and seeks to increase level of all services, events, programs, and experiences in department for continuous improvement every academic year.
Other duties as assigned by the Commandant and Deputy Commandant.
This includes but is not limited to: efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects etc.