Coordinator- Grants

Job Description

The position will serve as an Coordinator for grant accounting for the College of the Coast & Environment and will provide administrative and business support by managing sponsored project accounts for faculty. The  College of the Coast & Environment receives $15-$20 millions dollars annually in extramural funding and this position is critical to our successful management of those funds..

Job Responsibilities:

Work with faculty to manage their grant portfolios through regular planning sessions in a proactive and effective manner to ensure effort and cost-sharing commitments are met and grant funds are spent timely and appropriately. (40%)

Serve as Cost Center Manager by reviewing and approving the accuracy of spend authorizations, expense reports, effort certifications, one-time payments, requisitions and other business processes in Workday. (20%)

Serve as liaison between faculty and grant coordinator to ensure all expenses are allowable within the time frame of the grant, work on grant award revisions and grant end dates. (20%)

Review for accuracy purchase requests and vendor orders submitted through Workday. (10%)

Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 2 years of relevant experience

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply--a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specific Degree: Business Discipline

Specific Experience: 2 years experience in accounting or financial management.

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.