Operations Coordinator - History

About the role

The Department of History at Louisiana State University seeks an Operations Coordinator to oversee the administrative office, support the department chair, and manage the department’s $2.9 million budget. This full‑time position ensures smooth day‑to‑day operations, compliance with regulations, and effective liaison with university services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the administrative office, serving as assistant to the Department Chair, Director of Graduate Studies, and committee chairs.
• Maintain databases, generate reports, and safeguard the integrity of departmental records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and SACS accreditation standards.
• Compose contracts, correspondences, and verify applicant credentials.
• Process HR personnel forms, track leave, and maintain graduate student financial records.
• Coordinate assistantship appointments and promotion‑in‑rank applications.
• Act as Cost Center Manager, balancing the departmental budget, handling procurement, and overseeing general accounting.
• Serve as primary liaison with HR, the LSU Foundation, Bursar, and Graduate School.

Required profile

• Experience managing an administrative office in an academic department.
• Proven ability to oversee a multi‑million‑dollar budget and handle general accounting tasks.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations and SACS accreditation requirements.
• Experience processing HR forms, graduate assistant appointments, and leave tracking.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a vibrant History department at a major research university.
• Professional development and interaction with diverse university stakeholders.