Program/Grants Coordinator - Los Angeles, United States - Louisiana State University

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About Us:
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia,

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple

NIH Research Centers

, and includes

approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities.

Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Job Posting Title:
Program/

Grants Coordinator Position Type:
Professional /

Unclassified Department:
LSUPBRC PopSci - Physical Activity Epidemiology - Clinical Studies (Kara D

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LSU - Pennington Biomedical Pay Grade:

Professional Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center

, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University,

is seeking

Program Coordinator in the Physical Activity and Obesity Epidemiology Laboratory.
This position will provide administrative coordination support to a collection of programs, including LAUNCHED Program.

LAUNCHED is a highly innovative training program with the long-term goal of increasing the success rate of underrepresented scientists competing for federal research funding in the fields of nutrition, obesity, and diabetes.

Located in the Deep South, LAUNCHED is focusing on providing training to scientists in Louisiana and neighboring states. The LAUNCHED Program includes a cohort of underrepresented scholars receiving mentorship, training, and grant writing opportunities.

The Program Coordinator will also provide administrative support to support the goals and objectives of other research programs in the Physical Activity and Obesity Epidemiology Laboratory.

Major Responsibilities
Provide administrative support for faculty in relation to all internal and external professional

duties/responsibilities.

Initiate agreements with partners, consultants, or external organizations to facilitate implementation of identified strategies for achieving deliverables. Work directly with LAUNCHED cohort scholars and grant recipients to ensure timely achievement of deliverables and associated payment.

Track status of grants and projects. Identify problems and formulate plans to resolve them accordingly.

Write and edit reports, presentations, meeting materials, or other deliverables for multiple audiences, with oversight from leadership.

Collaborate with Pennington Biomedical scientists and scientists external to Pennington Biomedical.

Support program deliverables, including but not limited to, conferences, seminars, meetings, summits, trainings, provision of technical assistance, provision of professional development events, etc.

Ensure program faculty and staff availability for necessary training and meetings.

Assist with conference and meeting planning, including travel arrangements for project faculty and staff.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, accounting or related field.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional office setting.

Sensitivity to confidential matters; a high degree of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.

Highly organized with a proven ability to provide extreme attention to detail and meet deadlines.

High degree of professionalism, sensitivity, and integrity.

Exemplary time management skills and judgment.

Ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple deadlines and competing demands.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access).

Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should include a cover letter, a resume, and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application.

Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.

Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process.

We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.


Posting Date:
March 22, 2024 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):


Additional Position Information:
Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana . For more information, visit PBRC .
Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to .
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An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits -

Pennington Biomedical Research Center 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):

Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center and LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. PBRC and LSU are also designated as a

State As a Model Employer (SAME)

agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at

Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at or

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About Us

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 Eunice
Louisiana State University at Shreveport
LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans
LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport
The Health Care Services Division
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.

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