About this Job
Why work for TRSL?
- Service– All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.
- Culture– We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.
- Growth– TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate-level courses.
Benefits– TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc.
Location– TRSL is conveniently located near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.
This position serves as a confidential executive assistant to the Deputy Director and Assistant Director.AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Accepting Direction: The ability to open and willing to follow guidance or instruction.Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.Managing Time: The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 hours, which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
This position serves as a confidential executive assistant to the Deputy Director and Assistant Director who as the agency executive officers, are in charge of all administration, management and operations of TRSL. The incumbent will perform highly complex and special managerial functions including planning, staff management, projects coordination and management. In addition, will perform duties independently and exercise a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in determining the approach/action to take in non-routine situations.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
This vacancy may be filled as a Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty. Detail to Special Duty may be required for a trial period prior to promotion consideration. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to accept a Probational Appointment.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
How To Apply:
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. 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.*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants who are qualifying for the position based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree should attach a copy of their college transcript to their online application in order to verify credentials. Transcripts may also be faxed, mailed, or emailed to the contact information below and must be received by the closing date of this posting. An official transcript is required upon hire.
Applicants with international degrees must provide an equivalency evaluation and a copy of their transcripts at the time of application.To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE For further information about this vacancy contact:
Aricka Hart, Human ResourcesTeachers' Retirement System of LouisianaP.O. Box 94123Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Fax: 225-922-2579 Email: aricka.hart@trsl.orgTRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.
TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.