Coordinator Of Grants And Development 2 - Baton Rouge, United States - State of Louisiana

Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for Grants/Contracts in support of the Research and Education missions of the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering (MIE).

The MIE Dept. is home to 6 degree programs, 2 cost recovery centers, and 2 research centers (CeRoM, TIER).

When fully staffed, it is supported by 6 office and 8 technical staff members that serve 35 T/TT Faculty, 5 Instructors, 5-7 p/t instructors, multiple Post-docs and Research Associates, ~1300 UG students and ~100 graduate students.

Research expenditures are in the range $3.5M-$5M annually.


Job Description:

90% Independently manages departmental Grants/Contracts accounts, reconciling all accounts on a monthly basis; maintains up-to-date records; communicates with PIs and provides monthly reports and upon request; monitors end dates of grants; process extensions and re-budget requests; reviews, interprets and applies changing of federal grant/contract provisions that govern expenditures of restricted funds; process payroll and non-payroll transfers; process costing allocations; process all effort certifications for the department; cost sharing; process participant account paperwork and coordinates stipend payments for professional workshops; monitors new equipment/repairs for compliance and award close out.

5% Assist Cost Center Manager (CCM) with service cost-recovery center accounts by reconciling accounts, maintaining account balances, communicate with service center managers, process service center billings and transfer charges, process CARD entries, coordinate annual rate paperwork and rate sheets for budget and planning, provide reports upon request.

5% Act as a back-up for the office staff with associated cross-training. Other duties as assigned.
Required


Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or closely related field; 1 year of related work experience in accounting and/or managing grant accounts.

LSU is committed to creating an inclusive space where our employees feel valued for their skills and uniqueness.

If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications as listed, but has significant experience within the major job responsibilities, we welcome their application.

Preferred Experience:

Master's degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration; 2-3 years of experience with familiarity with LSU systems and Workday, policies and procedures related to accounting and managing grant accounts.

Additional

Job Description:

Special Instructions:
Please attach your resume, cover letter and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Trisha Landry at

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.

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is 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 related to this search, we encourage you to contact the

Office of Human Resource Management (

).

HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e

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17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at or email

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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.

Required


Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or closely related field; 1 year of related work experience in accounting and/or managing grant accounts.

LSU is committed to creating an inclusive space where our employees feel valued for their skills and uniqueness.

If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications as listed, but has significant experience within the major job responsibilities, we welcome their application.

Preferred Experience:
Master's degree in Accounting, Business or Public Administration; 2-3 years of experience with familiarity with LSU systems and Workday, policies and procedures related to accounting and managing grant accounts

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