ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 1, 2, 3, OR 4
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: 413-26-101
Department: DOC-Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 1
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Corrections
Summary
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER
St. Gabriel, LA
At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.
This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
The Administrative Coordinator position serves within the Medical Department at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center and reports directly to the RN Assistant Director of Nursing B. The incumbent provides essential administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient daily operations of the medical unit.
This role is responsible for performing a wide range of clerical, organizational, and support tasks in alignment with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and facility policies. The Administrative Coordinator ensures accurate recordkeeping, timely processing of medical documentation, effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, and overall support to clinical leadership and staff.
- Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
- Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
- Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
- Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
- Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Examples of duties
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Supplemental information
Job Duties:• Maintain and organize medical records, reports, logs, and confidential documentation in accordance with ACA requirements.
• Coordinate scheduling, communication, and workflow across nursing, clinical staff, and other facility departments.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, and departmental documents with accuracy and professionalism.
• Assist with data entry, tracking of departmental metrics, and maintaining compliance-related documentation.
• Support daily operational needs, including
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