Job description
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Functional Position Title
DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR
Position Number
00053222
Appointment Type
Regular
Location-City
New Orleans
School/Division
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Department
LSUNO Occupational Therapy
Position Summary
The Department Coordinator of Occupational Therapy provides administrative support to the Department Head/Program Director, faculty, and students. The incumbent must possess the ability to be flexible, multi-task, and adapt to the ever changing duties to be performed for the department. Incumbent must possess strong problem solving skills and the confidence to make decisions and act accordingly. Incumbent must possess language skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse population, working independently to enhance work related to human resources, purchasing, clinical operations, maintenance of databases, and other work related duties. Incumbent must understand and comply with State, Federal, University and School policies, rules and regulations.
Additional Position Information
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the public face for the Department of Occupational therapy, including interacting with students and visitors, phone and email communications.
- Oversee the preparation and management of departmental supply and equipment purchases.
- Organize and maintain departmental, student, and program files,
- Assist the Department Head in planning and executing Department events.
- Order supplies, materials, and equipment as needed for Student and Faculty Clinics.
- Provide support in the Faculty and Student Practice clinics, and organize, maintain and secure medical record files.
- Initiate and renew Affiliation Agreements with clinical sites, in collaboration with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
- Assist in the admission and enrollment process for students entering the Master of Occupational Therapy program.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Bachelor's
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Business, Healthcare, or Science
Certifications/Licenses Required
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job
Three
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job
Office Administrative Experience
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
A demonstrated knowledge of general accounting practices and additional 8 years of office experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree in the required fields of study.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
Master's
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Business, Healthcare, or Science
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job
1 year of experience in an academic administration ofifice.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
U00975P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About the School/Department
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree program. The program is 27 months long and accepts 35 new students each January. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center is a leader in providing research, academic, and clinical education within the Schools of Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health, Medicine, and Graduate Studies.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Which of the following best describes your earned degree and work experience?.
- At least a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare, or Science and three (3) years' office administrative experience
- A demonstrated knowledge of general accounting practices and eleven (11) years' office experience
- None of the above
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