Research Operations Lead: Admin & Outreach

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans seeks an Operations Manager for Research Administration to coordinate departmental operations, purchasing, and communications for the Office of Research while providing general assistance and customer service with the business of research administration. The role supports onboarding, data entry in Workday, grants and contracts tasks, and communications across campus.

A bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are required; the position includes event planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to organize time and multiple projects efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Experience with standard Office software and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate departmental operations, purchasing, and communications for the Office of Research.
• Occupy the front desk, assist visitors, and manage scheduling and staff coordination.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and data entry in Workday and grants administration tasks.
• Support communications, website updates, and promotional materials for research.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong communication skills

Autonomy with minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

LSU New Orleans seeks an Operations Manager for Research Administration to coordinate departmental operations, purchasing, and communications for the Office of Research while providing general assistance and customer service with the business of research administration. The role supports onboarding, data entry in Workday, grants and contracts tasks, and communications across campus.

A bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are required; the position includes event planning and