Administrative Coordinator 4
LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business, Saint Paul, MN, United States
About Us
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state‑of‑the‑art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Position
Administrative Coordinator 4 – Classified – Fiscal Operations
Department: LSUPBRC Admin - Fiscal Ops - Procurement (Thomas William Blalock (00004507))
Work Location: LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade: Classified Administrative
Job Description
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world‑renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking an Administrative Coordinator 4 in Fiscal Operations. This classified position is governed by State Civil Service rules.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in administrative services.
Core 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.
Focusing on Customers – The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
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.
Job Duties
Prepare purchasing requisitions for the majority of services, supplies, and equipment that require a Purchase Order for the entire campus; provide oversight, coordination, and record keeping of all source documentation as required in the procurement process.
Maintain monthly telecommunication internal billings (teleconferencing, cellular service) and other miscellaneous telecommunication services.
Maintain monthly copier billings for all copies made on Center photocopiers and coordinate and oversee the campus photocopiers; receive purchase orders in the Financial System once verification of receipt has been confirmed.
Perform any special projects or duties as assigned.
Position‑Specific Details
Appointment Type: Probationary
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
Compensation: Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The approved hiring range is $15.76–$24.20.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) 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.
Benefits
PBRC 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.
Other Information
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana will 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.
Background Check
An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre‑employment background check.
Application Details
Dates: Posting date – April 22 2026; Closing date – April 30 2026.
Contact: Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225‑763‑2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.
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At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state‑of‑the‑art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Position
Administrative Coordinator 4 – Classified – Fiscal Operations
Department: LSUPBRC Admin - Fiscal Ops - Procurement (Thomas William Blalock (00004507))
Work Location: LSU - Pennington Biomedical
Pay Grade: Classified Administrative
Job Description
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world‑renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking an Administrative Coordinator 4 in Fiscal Operations. This classified position is governed by State Civil Service rules.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in administrative services.
Core 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.
Focusing on Customers – The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
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.
Job Duties
Prepare purchasing requisitions for the majority of services, supplies, and equipment that require a Purchase Order for the entire campus; provide oversight, coordination, and record keeping of all source documentation as required in the procurement process.
Maintain monthly telecommunication internal billings (teleconferencing, cellular service) and other miscellaneous telecommunication services.
Maintain monthly copier billings for all copies made on Center photocopiers and coordinate and oversee the campus photocopiers; receive purchase orders in the Financial System once verification of receipt has been confirmed.
Perform any special projects or duties as assigned.
Position‑Specific Details
Appointment Type: Probationary
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
Compensation: Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. The approved hiring range is $15.76–$24.20.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) 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.
Benefits
PBRC 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.
Other Information
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana will 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.
Background Check
An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre‑employment background check.
Application Details
Dates: Posting date – April 22 2026; Closing date – April 30 2026.
Contact: Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225‑763‑2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.
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