Frequently Asked Questions

Faculty positions do not have job descriptions unless the position includes administrative duties.

Candidates for Unclassified positions must meet the minimum qualifications of the job and possess the degree indicated in the posting.  

Candidates for Classified positions must meet the minimum requirements of the job and may be required to take a written exam.  Classified employees are paid bi-weekly.

Applicant pools can be quite large and include many qualified candidates, which may create a competitive situation.  Human Resources encourages qualified individuals to continue to apply for positions that become available.

Job descriptions, brief descriptions of responsibilities of the job, are available for review on each position posted.  This information may be used to create a customized cover letter which may draw attention to your specific skills and experience.

Before responding to a position posting, review your resume, curriculum vitae, and/or Civil Service online application to ensure that the information is comprehensive, accurate, and current.

A salary range for each position will be listed on the job postings.  However, the individual salary that an applicant can receive will be determined upon official offer based on the applicant's education and experience.

Employees may request VOE directly or vendors may request on employees’ behalf.  Verifications will be mailed, faxed or e-mailed, within 48 business hours, to the business/organization requesting verification. Employees may also obtain a verification by visiting the Human Resources Benefits & Records Office, and completing the Request for Verification of Employment form. Verifications include employee name, job title, dates of employment and salary. Requests may be faxed to 318-675-7990 or emailed to shvbenefits@lsuhs.edu.

Download Employment Verification Request Form

  Read our policy on compliance with the ADA linked here.

The LSUHS representative responsible for facilitating the interactive, evaluation process relative to any request for accommodation, whose name and contact information is provided below.

LSUHS ADA Coordinator
Pamela D. Williams, EdD
ADA Coordinator
pamela.williams@lsuhs.edu
318-675-7073

You are able to change your beneficiary for life insurance at any time during the year.  Just contact the HR Benefits office to begin the process.  For retirement, call the HR Benefits office for further information on which options are eligible for beneficiary change.

Sorry, in order to have insurance as a retiree, you must select coverage prior to retirement date.

You can change medical plan options every year during the annual enrollment month of October.  You should contact the HR Benefits office for appropriate paperwork to make the change. 

As of July 1, 2009, this is a mandatory rule of the Office of Group Benefits (OGB) in an effort to alleviate extra expenditures for non-dependent members.

Contact the HR Benefits office to obtain the correct form.  These changes can be made at any time throughout the year.

Contact the HR Benefits office to obtain a beneficiary designation form.

Yes, once the position you will be returning to has been determined, paperwork will be necessary to alert the retirement system that you are actively employed.  If returning in a part-time position, it is possible your retirement benefits will continue.  If returning in a full-time position, you will have to select from a list of options to continue or discontinue retirement benefits.