Ocean Career: Louisiana Sea Grant Manager

ECO Magazine; Stuart (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECO Magazine is seeking a Louisiana Sea Grant Manager to oversee all aspects of contract management, including pre-award proposals and post-award activities to ensure grant compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and relevant experience in accounting and administrative functions, along with strong skills in compliance management.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with standard accounting principles.
• Relevant experience in key responsibilities is valued.
• Candidates without a degree but with required experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award and post-award processes for grants.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance.
• Handle budget preparations and updates.

Skills

Accounting principles

Administrative functions

Compliance management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ocean Career: Louisiana Sea Grant Manager

This management position in the LA Sea Grant program at LSU serves as the primary contact with LSU's OSP and SPA offices, other Louisiana university OSP and SPA offices, and various state and federal agencies, including the National Sea Grant College Program office (NSGO) and NOAA. The role involves handling all pre-award proposals, budget requirements for contracts and grants, and post-award contract negotiations, reporting, and oversight, including no-cost extensions, tentative account numbers, re-budgeting, and ensuring contract compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

Collaborates with LSG’s Director of Research and Program Development Manager to support Sponsored Programs, Accounting, and Operations, ensuring compliance with fiscal reporting and grant guidelines, including NOAA/NSGO Omnibus and other grants. Develops annual budgets in coordination with the Business Manager and Accounting, based on personnel commitments and re-budgeting needs. Maintains regular communication with OSP, SPA, ORED, departmental, and agency personnel to adhere to university and agency regulations. (25%)

Manages all pre-award processes, including reviewing budgets and justifications for accuracy and compliance, and communicating with relevant offices and personnel to ensure adherence to regulations. (25%)

Handles post-award activities such as negotiations for no-cost extensions, account management, re-budgeting, changes in research efforts, and modifications to maintain sponsor compliance. Reviews and approves post-award modifications and initiates sub-awards and amendments following university policies. (25%)

Works with the Program Manager on the implementation of the e-SeaGrant database, verifying budgets, project summaries, environmental compliance, and data management plans. Ensures all budgets and dates are accurate in PIER and e-SeaGrant, and updates these as needed. (20%)

Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of experience with standard accounting principles and administrative office functions.
• Relevant experience in key responsibilities is valued; candidates without a degree but with the required experience are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of experience in Sponsored Programs, with understanding of university, State, Federal, and NOAA rules regarding awards, including NOAA’s Omnibus award.

This job posting is active and accepting applications.