Sponsored Programs Post-Award Specialist

University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Arbolada Addition (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking a Sponsored Programs Administrator to support post-award management and financial oversight for externally funded research and sponsored activities. The role collaborates with ORAC and campus offices to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and university policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in sponsored programs administration, with strong budgeting, compliance, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in sponsored programs administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations governing sponsored programs and contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, implement, and monitor regulatory and institutional compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-award administration and support to faculty, PIs, department admins, and others.
• Review sponsored award terms and conditions and negotiate or modify to ensure compliance.
• Manage post-award activities across the lifecycle including setup, budgeting, reporting, and closeout.
• Review, process, and coordinate no-cost extensions, budget revisions, and other modifications.
• Serve as liaison with Federal and non-Federal sponsors and funding agencies.
• Advise PIs and personnel regarding allowable costs, budgeting, and sponsor restrictions.
• Monitor award budgets, project periods, reporting requirements, and compliance deadlines.

Skills

Post-award management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

University policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Banner ERP

Chrome River

MS Office

Job description

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking a Sponsored Programs Administrator to support post-award management and financial oversight for externally funded research and sponsored activities. The role collaborates with ORAC and campus offices to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and university policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in sponsored programs administration, with strong budgeting, compliance, and communication skills.