Sponsored Programs Lead - Grants & Proposals (Higher Ed)

LSUS Continuing Education; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LSUS Academic Affairs seeks an Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs to support funded campus grants, proposal production, and compliance oversight. This role reports to the AVC for Sponsored Programs and carries full-time, unclassified status.

The successful candidate will monitor budgets, assist PIs with expenditures, coordinate student opportunities, and help prepare certifications for official Centers and Institutes, among other duties across sponsored programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of experience facilitating higher education programs or closely related roles.
• A degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description, including at least six years of experience facilitating higher education programs or in closely related roles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor funded grant budgets and ensure timely burn rate of funds.
• If needed, assist PIs with proper and timely expenditures.
• Ensure PIs are aware and on track with timelines, required deliverables, and reports.
• Coordinate internships, course integration, and other student opportunities within sponsored programs; including those within LSUS Centers, Institutes, and Museums.
• Assist in proposal writing and reviews.
• Assist in preparation of certification paperwork for official Centers and Institutes.
• Assist in facilitation of Academic Awards for Undergraduate Research Scholars.
• Assist in facilitation of the Program for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors.
• Coordinate and monitor Sponsored Programs student appointments, faculty additional compensation, and supply budget expenditures to ensure all are completed before established campus and grant deadlines.
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of student-focused research events, such as the 3-Minute Thesis Competition, Fall Undergraduate Research Expo, and the Spring Regional Student Scholars’ Forum.
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of faculty-focused research events, such as the bi-annual Faculty Research Showcase.
• Collaborate with Continuing Education and campus stakeholders to support the administration of sponsored program activities and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and applicable regulations.
• Work with Continuing Education to facilitate K-12 programming offered in conjunction with campus sponsored programs to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Represent Sponsored Programs and Academic Affairs at campus and community events as directed.

Skills

Program facilitation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

LSUS Academic Affairs seeks an Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs to support funded campus grants, proposal production, and compliance oversight. This role reports to the AVC for Sponsored Programs and carries full-time, unclassified status.

The successful candidate will monitor budgets, assist PIs with expenditures, coordinate student opportunities, and help prepare certifications for official Centers and Institutes, among other duties across sponsored programs.