Job Responsibilities:
Works with LSG’s Director of Research and the Program Development Manager in support of Sponsored Programs, Accounting, and Operations of LSG, to ensure that all fiscal reporting guidelines are followed and all compliance guidelines are followed for the NOAA/NSGO Omnibus and other grants and contracts as needed. Confirms with the Business Manager and the Accounting office in developing the annual budget based on knowledge of personnel committed to sponsored awards, grants, and re-budgeting allocations. Communicates regularly with OSP, SPA, ORED, departmental and agency personnel (including deans, directors, faculty PIs, research administrators, and sponsor officials) to comply with University and agency regulations and procedures. (25%)
Handles all pre-award requirements associated with submitting proposals to sponsors. These pre-award requirements include the review of budgets and justifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with sponsor guidelines. Communicates regularly with OSP, SPA, ORED, departmental and agency personnel (including deans, directors, faculty PIs, research administrators, and sponsor officials) to comply with University and agency regulations and procedures. (25%)
Handles all post-award contract negotiations with sponsors such as no-cost extensions, tentative account numbers, re-budgeting, change in research efforts and other post-award actions to maintain contract compliance with sponsors; reviews and approves standard post award modifications and initiates sub-awards & amendments in accordance with applicable University policies and procedures. (25%)
Collaborates with the Program Manager in the implementation of LSG’s e-SeaGrant database; confirming budgets, budget justifications, project summaries, environmental compliance and data management plans. Verifies all budgets and dates are accurate in PIER and in e-SeaGrant. Uploads and updates budgets and justifications to e-SeaGrant. (20%)
Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years experience with standard accounting principles and administrative office 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 3 or more years of experience in Sponsored Programs. Understands university, State, Federal and NOAA rules and regulations regarding pre- and post- awards; experience with NOAA’s Omnibus award.
Application deadline: December 15, 2025
