WAE - Coordinator for Operational Development
Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)
LSUAM AA - SA - ODS - CL - Administration (Jennifer Cristina (00070123))
0358J LSU Student Union
Temporary
The WAE - Coordinator for Operational Development is a temporary position reporting to the Manager for Campus Life within the Office of Campus Life. This role is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day operation of the LSU Food Pantry and leads special projects intended to elevate the student employee and volunteer experience within the LSU Food Pantry and the Campus Life main office.
Job Responsibilities:
Program Support - 40%
Coordinate the logistics and operations for the LSU Food Pantry including student staff oversight, volunteer management, regular reporting to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and overseeing expenditures for the Food Pantry.
Administrative Support - 40%
Responsible for administrative management and support for student staffing and volunteer engagement within the Office of Campus Life. Develop key resources such as training materials, operational procedures, and staff evaluation tools.
Quality Control - 10%
Ensure every aspect of the LSU Food Pantry and Student Staffing outputs, including administrative tasks, implementation, and overall design exudes a high degree of quality. Embrace and execute the marginal gains approach and seek to increase the level of all services, events, programs, and experiences in the department for continuous improvement every academic year.
Direct Student Support - 10%
Translate department efforts, initiatives, and goals to students through interactions at programs, services, events, and experiences. Serve as the liaison between students and Campus Life leadership. Responsible for coaching student employees and Food Pantry volunteers to meet expectations and provide a positive experience for users.
Other Duties as Assigned - 5%
Other duties as assigned by the Director for Campus Life and direct supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Other Requirements/Expectations:
This position requires the ability and willingness to work some evening and weekend hours.
This position may be asked to work during an official closure, but who is otherwise not required to report to the physical campus during a closure and whose absence does not present a risk to the safety, resources, and well-being of the campus per FASOP HR-01.
As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.
Requested application materials include a curriculum vitae or resume. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Jennifer Cristina at jcris14@lsu.edu.
May 19, 2026
September 19, 2026
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.