Join Us AS LSU Online & Continuing Education Project Coordinator
Company: Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Job description: All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title: LSU Online & Continuing Education Project CoordinatorPosition Type: Professional / UnclassifiedDepartment: LSUAM Online – Academic and Online Technology Team (Shannon Diane Lane (00054414))Work Location: Louisiana Emerging Technologies CenterPay Grade: ProfessionalJob Description:LSU Online & Continuing Education Project Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of project management functions for LSU Online & Continuing Education (OCE). This role plays a key part in facilitating day-to-day operations of various projects, coordinating communication and documentation efforts, and providing administrative support to the Project Management Office (PMO). Working closely with project managers and stakeholders, this position ensures consistent and accurate progress tracking, reporting, and workflow organization in alignment with OCE’s strategic goals.Job Responsibilities:Project Coordination & Support (Primary Duties) 35%
- Coordinate day-to-day operations of OCE projects, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining project documentation.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and support resolution efforts through collaboration with project teams.
- Work across projects to assist PM with documentation, research and reports status updates, reports, and dashboards to communicate project performance and outcomes to stakeholders.
Communication & Administrative Functions 35%
- Support and organize internal communications and reporting by preparing updates, presentations, and coordinating messaging across teams and projects.
- Organize administrative tasks including scheduling, preparation of materials for meetings and supply management, documentation, and onboarding support for staff or student workers.
- Provide process training & guidance to team members new to our methodology.
Project Management duties as assigned 25%
- Gain knowledge by managing small projects with PMO mentoring.
- Project planning, timeline development, and workflow tracking to ensure milestones and deliverables are met with PM oversight
Other Duties 5%
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degreeSpecific Experience: Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and related productivity tools. Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience can substitute for a degreeSpecific Experience:Experience with project coordination or project management tools/methodologies including Agile and Scrum.
Familiarity with communication planning or reporting tools.
Graduate-level education or ongoing enrollment in a master’s program preferred but not required.Preferred Certifications/Licenses:Scrum Master certification
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®Degree Substitute: 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.Additional Requirements:Operation Essential Personnel – This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.Additional Job Description:Special Instructions: Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire, if needed.For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Shannon Lane at [email protected]Posting Date: August 20, 2025Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): December 18, 2025Additional Position Information:Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.Essential Position (Y/N):LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.HCM Contact Information:For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Job date: Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:41:20 GMT
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