Office Coordinator - Military Science

About the role

The Department of Military Science at LSU seeks an Office Coordinator to manage daily administrative and academic operations for the Military Science Department and Army ROTC program.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Chair, faculty, and Army staff, including correspondence, reports, and calendar management.
• Maintain cadet personnel files, process in‑ and out‑processing paperwork, and manage ROTC Club budget accounts.
• Coordinate academic support tasks such as certification of cadet degrees, commissioning paperwork, and curriculum changes.
• Plan and execute ROTC study hall programs, commissioning ceremonies, and serve as staff advisor for the ROTC Cadet Club.
• Handle budget, travel, and purchasing functions using Workday and BENGALS systems.
• Serve as Student Employment Partner, managing hiring, timekeeping, and onboarding of student workers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with military or Department of War environments preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information and act as liaison between the Army and university.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience using Workday for expense reports, purchase requisitions, and timekeeping.
• Familiarity with mainframe and BENGALS financial systems.
• Website management and basic IT troubleshooting.