Program Coordinator

This position involves the general programmatic scope of LONI, the Louisiana Optical Network Infrastructure. The work involves financial, administrative, and communication duties to support the operations of LONI. The coordinator works with all levels of the organization to execute timely accounting, analysis, reporting, and accountability to the LONI staff and members, including ITS, LSU, the Board of Regents and other stakeholders. This position reports to the Executive Director and works alongside the LONI Leadership Team.

Financial: Adheres to policies, procedures, and processes of LONI, ITS, and LSU for financial sustainability using federal, state, and self-generated funds. Helps to develop sound financial practices to adhere to various financial compliance statues and polices with the use of these funds.

Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, tracking, maintaining, and reporting on all financial data, including revenue/expense matching and account reconciliation. Conducts monthly billing activities, monitors accounts for payment, provides reports to the LSU Bursar Operations, the LONI Executive Director, and the Louisiana Board of Regents (BOR), and assists in the preparation of grant/budget applications by LSU to the BOR.

Adheres to all regulatory guidelines and communications with developing and maintaining financial projections and their appropriate adjustments considering impacts on leadership, staff, membership and results service invoices and collections, vendor payments and credits, and overall program costs and opportunities. Participates in expense management from travel, staff, and projects, expenses include grant and vendor reimbursements. (65%)

Program Administration:  Develops and maintains business intelligence analytics for the LONI program including services and projects and new opportunities.  Participates in the business development of new and revised services for the LONI program. Participates and monitors critical program paths on projects and services with reporting to LONI Leadership Team.

Interfaces and develops communication with other staff and respond to compliance and program documentation requests. Acts as liaison between the LONI members and the LONI staff fulfilling the services and expectations of members. (15%)

Communication: Supports relationship management and services billing submitted to external entities, coordination and communication with external support and project managers regarding opportunities and issues. Coordinates internal and external communication for effective financial and lifecycle service management. This position contributes to communication and marketing campaigns focused on positioning LONI’s value proposition and related technologies and governance. (10%)

Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Bachelor's Degree with 1 year experience in a business office or technology environment.

+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.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field with 1 year experience in a business office or technology environment. Experience with accounting software such as Quickbooks and Microsoft Office Suite.

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.