Coordinator- Grants

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Coordinator for grant accounting to support the College of the Coast & Environment. The role involves managing sponsored project accounts, ensuring cost-share commitments are met, and monitoring funds for timely and appropriate use.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant accounting/financial management experience; knowledge of Workday is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 2 years of relevant experience in accounting/financial management.
• Experience with sponsored projects and grant accounting is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and on a deadline.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant accounting for the College of the Coast & Environment.
• Serve as Cost Center Manager for spend authorizations, expense reports, and related processes in Workday.
• Liaise between faculty and grant coordinator to ensure allowability and timing of expenses.
• Review purchase requests and vendor orders for accuracy in Workday.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer-Focused

Data Accuracy

Detail-Oriented

Financial Analysis

Policy Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

## Job Description:Job DescriptionThe position will serve as an Coordinator for grant accounting for the College of the Coast & Environment and will provide administrative and business support by managing sponsored project accounts for faculty. The College of the Coast & Environment receives $15-$20 millions dollars annually in extramural funding and this position is critical to our successful management of those funds.. Job Responsibilities: Work with faculty to manage their grant portfolios through regular planning sessions in a proactive and effective manner to ensure effort and cost-sharing commitments are met and grant funds are spent timely and appropriately. (40%) Serve as Cost Center Manager by reviewing and approving the accuracy of spend authorizations, expense reports, effort certifications, one-time payments, requisitions and other business processes in Workday. (20%) Serve as liaison between faculty and grant coordinator to ensure all expenses are allowable within the time frame of the grant, work on grant award revisions and grant end dates. (20%) Review for accuracy purchase requests and vendor orders submitted through Workday. (10%) Other duties as assigned. (10%) **Minimum Qualifications:** Education Level: Bachelor's DegreeYears of Experience: 2 years of relevant 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:** Education Level: Bachelor's DegreeSpecific Degree: Business DisciplineSpecific Experience: 2 years experience in accounting or financial management.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) must be attached to your application (if available). However, official transcripts are required prior hire (if applicable). An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check, credit check and RS 17 screening. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Sharon Butler at [e-mail].**Skills Needed:**Budget Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer-Focused, Data Accuracy, Detail-Oriented, Financial Analysis, Policy Knowledge