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Job Posting Title:
Operations Coordinator
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUA Chancellor - Department of University Relations (Adam Chad Lord (00044154))
Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Department: Strategic Communications
Reports To: Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications
Classification: Coordinator (Professional)
Status: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Operations Coordinator provides operational, logistical, and analytical support for LSUA's marketing and advertising initiatives. This role ensures that campaigns are executed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget by coordinating vendors, tracking expenditures, managing timelines, and reporting performance outcomes.
This position serves as the central point of contact between the Strategic Communications team and vendors, faculty, business units, and community partners, supporting informed decision-making without holding ad-buy or budget authority.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and organize marketing and advertising projects within established schedules and budget parameters to support university communications initiatives.
Coordinate with vendors to pitch marketing needs, solicit quotes, and gather recommendations related to advertising placements and services.
Advise the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications and the Brand Coordinator by synthesizing vendor proposals, pricing, and performance insights.
Track the division's marketing and advertising budget throughout the fiscal year, including funds spent to date, encumbered funds, and remaining balances.
Provide timely budget updates and reporting to the Strategic Communications team to support planning and transparency.
Oversee media buy logistics, print production coordination, promotional purchases, and vendor execution (without purchasing authority).
Additional Responsibilities
Maintain and manage vendor relationships, including coordinating contracts, deliverables, timelines, and performance expectations and review campaign performance and compile post-campaign reports for internal stakeholders.
Manage the division's marketing and advertising calendar to ensure alignment across campaigns, initiatives, and deadlines.
Coordinate with Strategic Communications team members to ensure required creative assets are delivered to vendors accurately and on time.
Process all marketing-related purchases, invoices, and payments through Workday in accordance with university policies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Comfort working with budgets, invoices, contracts, and financial tracking systems (or demonstrated ability to learn quickly).
Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to summarize vendor reporting for non-technical audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Hours: Eight (8) hours per day, Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week. Additional hours worked as warranted by current initiatives and projects.
Salary: Starting base pay of $38,000-45,000. Eligible for merit and equity increases.
Location: LSU of Alexandria campus, 8100 Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, LA
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
Background check is required for hire.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu.
Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Please attach in one single PDF.
Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education.
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:
July 10, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hr@lsua.edu