Coordinator- Grants

lsu; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Coordinator for grant accounting within the College of the Coast & Environment. You will manage sponsored project accounts, support faculty, and ensure funds are spent appropriately while aligning with grant terms and LSU’s policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty, approving spend in Workday, and ensuring timely grant reporting. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and proactive financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in grant accounting or financial management is desirable.
• Ability to manage sponsored project accounts and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to manage grant portfolios and ensure compliance with effort and cost-sharing commitments.
• Act as Cost Center Manager by reviewing spend authorizations, expense reports, and related processes in Workday.
• Serve as liaison between faculty and grant coordinator to ensure expenses are allowable and grant timelines are met.
• Review accuracy of purchase requests and vendor orders submitted through 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

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Posting Title

Coordinator- Grants

Position Type

Professional / Unclassified

Department

LSUAM CCE - Operations (Leah Doucet Courville (00011353))

Work Location

1002G Energy, Coast, and Environment Building

Pay Grade

Professional

Job Description

The 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 Degree
• Years 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 Degree
• Specific Degree: Business Discipline
• Specific Experience: 2 years experience in accounting or financial management.

Skills Needed

• Budget Management
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Customer-Focused
• Data Accuracy
• Detail-Oriented
• Financial Analysis
• Policy Knowledge

Posting Date & Closing Date

Posting Date: October 12, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): February 7, 2027

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!

Employer Record Services

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Authorization

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.