Operations Coordinator – French Studies

About the role

The Department of French Studies at LSU seeks an Operations Coordinator to serve as the primary liaison for the Director of Graduate Studies and graduate students. The role supports the administration of the graduate program and assists with daily departmental operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage graduate program administration, including applications, assistantships, travel, hiring in Workday, and visa/work authorizations.
• Coordinate examinations, defenses, and maintain individual graduate student records.
• Provide clerical support to faculty, students, and departmental committees; handle correspondence and public inquiries.
• Maintain departmental directories, procure office supplies, and manage key inventory.
• Update class schedules via Workday and College Net, assist with registration, and prepare course description booklets.
• Process textbook and course material orders using the Adoption & Insights Portal (AIP) and liaise with publishers.

Required profile

• Experience in administrative support for graduate programs or higher‑education departments.
• Familiarity with university HR processes, student visa regulations, and graduate assistant hiring.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and support faculty and student needs.

Required skills

• Workday
• Handshake
• InfoReady
• SLATE
• APP review system
• Adoption & Insights Portal (AIP)