Organizational Development Consultant jobs in Lafayette, LA

Administrative Specialist

Reports to: St Landry Economic Development (SLED) Operations Director

Job Summary

The Administrative Specialist is an essential component of the SLED Team. This professional is often the initial point of contact between SLED and many of its stakeholders. This position is a key part of the team through providing professional administrative support to the ongoing activities of the SLED Team and its related boards. This robust role can be a demanding and rewarding career opportunity for someone with a strong administrative background, willingness to grow, and desire to be a part of a team that makes a difference for the future. The daily activities in this position are coordinated by the SLED Operations Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure board agendas are appropriately posted, take meeting minutes, and convert to final draft version, ensure completed minutes are appropriately posted online.
• Perform duties related to traditional administrative functions, purchasing and accounting for office supplies, as well as other related clerical duties.
• Process routine paperwork, assist with billing functions, enter data, and ensure that documents are neatly stored in online databases.
• Manage incoming calls and building client traffic in a friendly and sincere manner.
• Prepare the appropriate Business Center areas for board meetings and conduct outreach to check board attendance when directed.
• Manage reservations, prepare, and distribute billing invoices for activities and tenants in the SLED Business Center.
• Take input from building tenants on needed repairs and direct contractors to appropriate areas of the building when necessary.
• Ensure an inviting overall appearance to the interior and exterior of the Business Center
• Update organizational contact lists, scan, and input information through hard copy and electronic databases.
• Participate as required in assisting with the coordination of outside events.
• Other related responsibilities as directed by the Operations Director, or the CEO.

Job Type: Full-time

Education & Experience Requirements

• As determined acceptable by the CEO.
• Computer proficiency using Windows operating system.
• Typing proficiency at minimum 55 words per minute.

Desired Qualities

• Great attitude.
• Excellent people skills.
• Strong phone skills
• Sound organizational skills.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• High level computer skills
• Willingness to grow.
• Desire to make a difference as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Salary Range: $35,000 - $45,000 Annually

Benefits:

• Dynamic work environment
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous retirement plan
• Professional development support.
• Paid personal time.
• Paid state holidays.

Schedule:

• Typical Weekday
• Typical Office Hours

Ability to commute:

• Opelousas, Central St Landry Parish, I-49 area:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• 2-year degree preferred

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person.

This document is an outline of the primary tasks assigned and may be changed at the direction of the CEO formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. All employees are expected to assist SLED is achieving its mission even if such tasks are beyond the scope of this outline. The job description does not constitute an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Administrative: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Opelousas, LA 70570 (Required)

Work Location: In person