Executive Staff Officer

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health Join the Office of Women's and Community Health and play a key role in supporting executive leadership. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-level administrative support, collaborate with senior management, and contribute to initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Louisiana communities.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services; OR An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus two years of experience in administrative services.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-level administrative support to the Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary, and executive leadership within the Office of Women's and Community Health.
• Serves as the executive representative at meetings and functions, acting as a liaison between executive leadership and LDH offices.
• Coordinates executive meetings by documenting action items, tracking follow-up activities, and ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Prepares, compiles, and coordinates reports, legislative materials, fiscal documentation, and other executive correspondence for leadership review.
• Responds independently to written and verbal inquiries from state, local, and federal officials, stakeholders, and the public on behalf of executive leadership.
• Monitors administrative operations, identifies recurring issues or areas of risk, and provides recommendations to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and oversight of executive policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives while preparing confidential reports and communicating executive decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive