At the Louisiana Department of Education, the Office of the Chief of Staff drives organizational effectiveness by coordinating operational functions and ensuring the agency’s work aligns with statewide education priorities. Our mission is to support every child’s success by fostering a high-performing, service-oriented organization that delivers clear, timely, and accessible information to educators, families, policymakers, and the public.
We’re seeking an Administrative Assistant 5 to join this fast-paced, mission-driven team. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, this role is a central point of connection across the agency, providing accurate and timely information on all LDOE services, initiatives, and programs to internal staff, BESE, the Legislature, local education agencies, other state partners, and the public.
This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who excels at communication, coordination, and anticipating organizational needs. As part of a team that advises, manages, and oversees key operational priorities, you’ll play a vital role in supporting effective and responsive operations that advance educational outcomes statewide.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
As an Administrative Assistant 5, you will support the Office of the Chief of Staff in ensuring smooth, effective agency operations. In this role, you will:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group
Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
You may attach a resume; however, only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed in the online application.
**Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.**
Note: Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 96064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.