Grants Manager

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Job Posting Title:

Grants Manager

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM ORED - Operations - Research Programs (Attres Elizabeth Tagge (00002557))

   

Work Location:

0126 David F. Boyd Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

The Program Manager provides administrative and financial support to all multi-institutional, interdisciplinary, or strategic research programs for Health Affairs supported by the Office of Research & Economic Development. This position will assist with all financial accounting, grant reporting and compliance with funding agencies for assigned faculty, programs, and projects, and provide operational support as required.

Job Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management: Work directly with Associate Director of Research Operations and assigned Principal Investigators to provide assistance with routine business functions to ensure payroll, procurement, accounts receivable/payable, travel, events, and collaborator expenses are processed and allocated to correct program budgets. Assists with preparation of all internal budgets for the PI’s portfolio (i.e., operating, discretionary, affiliation, grants, foundation, agency, etc.), reconciles, and monitors spending to ensure adherence to budget. Executes budget/spending adjustments and correcting accounting as deemed necessary. 50%

Post-Award Research Proposal Support: Works with Office of Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Programs Accounting to make necessary changes and resolve any issues. Liaises with Associate Director of Research Operations, Chief Health Officer, ORED Assistant Vice Chancellors for Research Development and Finance to review and monitor on-going financial performance, adherence to annual budgets and ensure post-award follow-up items are addressed timely. Tracks effort on funded awards to ensure it is met and documented within the period of performance. Assists Principal Investigators with all funding agencies by ensuring that required information is maintained and reported on a regular basis (e.g. RPPR, annual reports, etc.). Interfaces with ORED Research Development and prepares electronic submissions as needed for no-cost extensions, supplemental funding, and modifications. Reviews all assigned, pending and proposed grants and contracts to ensure grants are budgeted, reconciled, and projected appropriately to ensure PI has sufficient effort to allocate to pending and proposed projects. 35%

Collaboration Management: This position collaborates with the Chief Health Officer to ensure successful program implementation. This includes supporting research meetings and events, ensuring all collaborators have necessary information for their role in the project, managing group communications, tracking projects to ensure tasks are accomplished, progress reporting, and ensuring that potential risks to the program are identified, brought to the attention of the Associate Director of Research Program Operations and other applicable departments/units for prompt mitigation. 10%

Other duties as assigned. 5%

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience.

Some experience leading multiple initiatives or projects simultaneously and managing grants from biomedical or health related funding agencies (NIH, LA Dept. of Health, private industry, etc.).

Additional Information:

Physical ability and eye-hand coordination necessary to use a computer terminal, copier, telephone and other standard office equipment. LSU seeks to employ qualified, fiscally responsible individuals in sensitive positions within the university. Therefore, all candidates and temporary staff who are selected for employment at Louisiana State University for a position that regularly engages in financial matters including handling credit cards, cash, grant funds, or other university funds must undergo a credit check per FASOP HR04.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references, including name, title, phone number, and email address.

Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required before hiring.

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings in accordance with University Policy as required, including a credit check and RS:17 screenings (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=1297548).

For questions or concerns about updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected].
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Attres Tagge at [email protected].

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

August 21, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 19, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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