Engineering Budget & Administration Lead

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans is seeking a budgeting and administration professional within the College of Engineering. The role supports the Dean's Office in budget preparation, financial tracking, and ensuring accurate reporting across departments.

You will coordinate with Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Bursar Operations, and Sponsored Programs, maintain records and databases, assist with travel and procurement, and help develop analyses for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration, or related field with at least two years of relevant experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean's Office in preparing and submitting the College's annual budget.
• Manage general fund and restricted accounts, including expenditures and budget tracking.
• Review departmental submissions for accuracy prior to approval routing.
• Maintain financial tracking spreadsheets and databases.
• Assist with grant and contract budget preparation and tracking.
• Serve as liaison with Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Bursar Operations, General Accounting, and Sponsored Programs on routine matters.
• Ensure adherence to University, System, and State policies and assist in developing financial reports for leadership.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

LSU New Orleans is seeking a budgeting and administration professional within the College of Engineering. The role supports the Dean's Office in budget preparation, financial tracking, and ensuring accurate reporting across departments.

You will coordinate with Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Bursar Operations, and Sponsored Programs, maintain records and databases, assist with travel and procurement, and help develop analyses for leadership.