Assistant to the Corps of Cadets

About the role

The Assistant to the Corps of Cadets provides daily administrative and project‑management support to the Commandant of the LSU Corps of Cadets. Working on the university campus, this role ensures smooth operation of leadership calendars, student‑employee supervision, and core office processes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day calendars, scheduling, and administrative duties for Corps of Cadets leadership.
• Hire, train, and supervise student employees, overseeing office functions and performance.
• Coordinate business and financial operations, including travel documentation, procurement requests, purchasing‑card transactions, requisitions, invoices, foundation requests, and deposits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and external partners interacting with the Corps of Cadets.
• Support recruitment and cadet operations by assisting with events, presentations, uniform services, and large‑scale event planning.

Required profile

• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities.
• Experience supervising and training student or entry‑level staff.
• Ability to handle multiple administrative tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholder interaction.

Required skills