Job Description

SUMMARY

Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Program Coordinator- Aerospace position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana.  It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System.  The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the HR Director in day-to-day operations by administering and coordinating all HR functions and activities including On-boarding/Orientation, Training, Recruitment, Employee Relations, etc., and enforcement of University policies and procedures while maintaining an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Processes all internal paperwork required to fill open positions, i.e. position vacancy authorizations and announcements.
• Reviews job description for accuracy of organizational information. Contacts employees, supervisors, managers etc. to elicit corrections or resolve minor conflicts in information presented.
• Generates job postings, post to approved positions to sites such as NeoGov, university website, and other requested sites such as Indeed, HigherEd, and LinkedIn.
• Monitors all applications received. Accepts and reviews all applications to determine if the minimum qualifications have been met. Ranks the candidates based on those qualifications. Forwards most qualified applicants to the hiring department.
• Generates offer letters for selected candidates. Meets with the candidate to discuss the offer and obtain signature.
• Provides induction documents to new employees providing guidance and general overview of each document. Follows up with employees to ensure new employees complete forms timely.
• Submits paperwork for and payment for employee background checks. Verify employees right to work using EVERIFY.
• Enter new hires into the LAGOV and Banner databases. Issue employee personnel numbers for each system.
• Answers all call & emails internally and externally in regard to open positions.
• Assists in the maintenance of the Human Resources website
• Works with the finance department to ensure that payroll is accurate and processed in a timely manner. Reviews electronic payment authorizations. Enters employee deductions.
• Completes job verifications for both active and separated employees. Provides grievance forms and routine procedural instructions to employees.
• Attends job fairs and other recruitment activities to engage and recruit new employees
• Based on metrics and analysis, makes recommendations for policies and activities to improve the organizational culture including suggestions to attract and hire qualified candidates, to motivate and retain employees, to address staffing issues, and to maintain legal compliance.
• Maintains a database of active employees and new hires.
• Maintains employee records required by Louisiana State Civil Service for classified employees, i.e. position descriptions, evaluations & certifications of compliance.

Perform other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a baccalaureate degree in related field from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of professional experience in Human Resources; advanced degree may substitute for experience
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ethics in communications, records and data collection/analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Strong attention to detail is essential

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Management or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Human Resources experience in a Higher Education environment
• Five (5) or more years of previous professional level HR experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

COMPENSATION:

$36,000 to $40,000 (Compensation will be within this range and commensurate with education and work experience).

TYPE: Full-time

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins Tuesday, January 16, 2024 and continues until the position is filled.

The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment

Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.

Southern University at Shreveport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability or any other protected class. Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Devonye C. Brown, Fine Arts Building, Suite C-01 (318) 670-9225: Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Anjelica Hart, NCR Building, Room 125, (318) 670-9367.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform duties.

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.

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