Coordinator of Grants & Development 1 at Louisiana State University

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Grant Administration, Proposal Preparation, Budget Review, Expense Tracking, Reporting, Compliance, Travel Coordination, Financial Reconciliation, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Account Management, Communication, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration

Industry

Higher Education

Description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Coordinator of Grants & Development 1 Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM Online - BPO - Operations and Business Office (Crystal James Nathan (00077150)) Work Location: United Plaza XII Pay Grade: Professional Hourly Job Description: The Grant Coordinator supports pre- and post-award activities, including proposal preparation, budget review, expense tracking, and reporting. This role processes grant invoices, coordinates instructor travel, and ensures compliance with funding agency and university requirements. The coordinator also reconciles LSU Foundation accounts to ensure donor funds are properly managed. Acting as a liaison with faculty, staff, and external partners, this position ensures timely, accurate, and compliant grant and foundation account administration. Job Responsibilities: Grant Admin Pre-Award Support: Assist staff and administrators with preparing and submitting grant proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation; review grant guidelines to ensure compliance with sponsor and university requirements; and track proposal submissions, awards, and reporting deadlines. 25% Grant Admin Post-Award Support- Process grant invoices, handle travel for grant instructors, and assist with budget monitoring, expense tracking, and quarterly reports as required by each grant. 25% Procurement & Contract Administration: 25% Assist with grant contract negotiation. Review and route CE grant contracts and proposals for submission to outside organizations and LSU. Creates purchase orders and submits payment requests for grant program vendors in compliance with University and State procurement policies. Foundation Account Support: 20% Monitor and reconcile LSU Foundation accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with donor restrictions and university policies. Prepare monthly reconciliations and financial statements for Foundation accounts, ensuring transparency and proper stewardship of funds. Work with Business Office leadership to provide guidance on appropriate use of Foundation funds. Other duties as assigned. 5% Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 0-3 years of experience Degree Substitute: 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. Additional Requirements: Operation Essential Personnel - 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. Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Please provide a cover letter, resume, (3) professional references, and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire, if needed. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Crystal Nathan at crystaljames@lsu.edu Posting Date: December 3, 2025 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): April 2, 2026 Additional Position Information: 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. Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. HCM Contact Information: 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. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.

Responsibilities

The Grant Coordinator supports pre- and post-award activities, including proposal preparation, budget review, expense tracking, and reporting. This role also processes grant invoices, coordinates instructor travel, and ensures compliance with funding agency and university requirements.