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Human Resources

Office Coordinator, Human Resources

June 18, 2025
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Office Coordinator, Human Resources

 

FLSA Classification

 Non-Exempt

 

Salary Range/Grade

 Salary Range:  $35,000 - $37,500

 

Reports to

 Director of Human Resources

 

Job Description 

 Summary/Objective

 The mission of the Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) Department of Human Resources is to provide services to the faculty, staff and external customers by developing and implementing employment, compensation benefits, employee relations, professional development, and human resources information systems, which will attract, enhance and retain energetic and highly qualified faculty and staff employees.  The Office Coordinator must practice high ethical and moral standards, practice excellent professional behavior and commit to the department objectives.

 

The Office Coordinator position is a confidential position.  Confidentiality is required of the Office Coordinator to ensure and maintain the confidentiality of employee information.  Certain data such as age, sex, religion, race or national origin must remain confidential as they are protected by federal law.  Social security numbers, birth dates, home addresses and spousal information must also remain confidential within the employee personnel file.

 

The Office Coordinator will be responsible for providing first class customer service to staff, faculty members and vendors.  The Office Manager needs to be computer literate.  Must be show initiative and be team player with assisting with other duties as mandated by the department.

 

Essential functions

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

 

  1. Knowledge of administrative tasks and responsibilities
  2. Assists the HR Analyst with the management of employee data in the Banner HR platform. 
  3. Responsible for organize hard and soft copies of employee records (i.e., personnel files, etc.)
  4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  5. Advanced computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools and payroll and human resources software
  6. Problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking
  7. Review and select resumes during hiring processes and update in the appropriate portal.
  8. Coordinates and assist with various workshops and job fairs.
  9. Conduct exit interviews as needed.
  10. Assist with and participate in seminars, workshops, additional HR training, and conferences.
  11. Assist with any issues and answer questions about Banner.
  12. Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
  13. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  14. Attention to detail and analytically driven
  15. Coordinates various workshops and job fairs.
  16. Assist with any issues and answer questions about Banner.
  17. Other duties as assigned.

 

Competencies

 

  • Knowledge of various software applications, including Microsoft Office;
  • Ability to explain the procedures, guidelines and policies of the University.
  • Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of constituencies, including students, peers, staff and faculty;
  • Ability to maintain confidential matters and respond to written, telephone and direct walk-in inquiries;
  • Ability to initiative and follow through on projects and special assignments;
  • Ability to work effectively, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to changing office priorities and deadlines;
  • Ability to prioritize work and track status/completion of tasks;
  • Ability to work in a team environment;
  • Strong oral and written communication skills;
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills;

 Work Environment

  Office setting.

 

Physical Demands

 Ability to sit/stand/walk at will; Ability to climb stairs; Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; Ability to use a keyboard; and Ability to lift or carry up to 10 pounds.

 

Travel required

 0%.

 

Required education and experience

 

  • High school diploma required.
  • Two to five years of office administration experience required.
  • Customer service skills and techniques.
  • General knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the Human Resources Department
  • Good organizational and time management skills, including the ability to keep up with differing UT deadlines.

 

Preferred education and experience

 

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Two years of relevant experience in human resources preferred.
  • SHRM-CP, SPHR and/or CEBS certification a plus.
  • Completion of specialized certification or training in Human Resources is desired
  • Experience with BANNER human resource modules is desired.

 

Additional eligibility requirements

 

Not applicable.

 

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Non-Discrimination Statement

 

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws.

 

This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other College-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

 

 

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

 

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.