Grants Operations Coordinator

Louisiana State University (LSU); United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University (LSU) seeks a Coordinator for Grants to manage grant accounting for the College of the Coast & Environment. The role provides administrative support and oversees sponsored project accounts to ensure funds are spent in line with awards.

The position collaborates with faculty to plan and monitor budgets, reviews spend authorizations in Workday, and coordinates grant timing, revisions, and end dates, while handling related vendor and purchasing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in accounting or financial management preferred.
• LSU values relevant experience; degree not strictly required if years of experience meet the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant accounting and sponsored project accounts for faculty.
• Coordinate grant spend plans and ensure cost-sharing and effort commitments.
• Review spend authorizations, expense reports, and other Workday processes.
• Liaise between faculty and grant coordinator on grant timelines and revisions.
• Assist with grant revisions, end dates, and related vendor/purchasing activities.

Skills

Budget Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Customer-Focused

Data Accuracy

Detail-Oriented

Financial Analysis

Policy Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Business Discipline

Job description

Louisiana State University (LSU) seeks a Coordinator for Grants to manage grant accounting for the College of the Coast & Environment. The role provides administrative support and oversees sponsored project accounts to ensure funds are spent in line with awards.

The position collaborates with faculty to plan and monitor budgets, reviews spend authorizations in Workday, and coordinates grant timing, revisions, and end dates, while handling related vendor and purchasing activities.