Position Type:Professional / Unclassified
Department:LSUAM CCE - Operations (Leah Doucet Courville (00011353))
Work Location:1002G Energy, Coast, and Environment Building
Pay Grade:Professional
Job Description:
Job Description
The position will serve as an Coordinator for grant accounting for the College of the Coast & Environment and will provide administrative and business support by managing sponsored project accounts for faculty. The College of the Coast & Environment receives $15-$20 millions dollars annually in extramural funding and this position is critical to our successful management of those funds..
Job Responsibilities:
Work with faculty to manage their grant portfolios through regular planning sessions in a proactive and effective manner to ensure effort and cost-sharing commitments are met and grant funds are spent timely and appropriately. (40%)
Serve as Cost Center Manager by reviewing and approving the accuracy of spend authorizations, expense reports, effort certifications, one-time payments, requisitions and other business processes in Workday. (20%)
Serve as liaison between faculty and grant coordinator to ensure all expenses are allowable within the time frame of the grant, work on grant award revisions and grant end dates. (20%)
Review for accuracy purchase requests and vendor orders submitted through Workday. (10%)
Other duties as assigned. (10%)
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience: 2 years of relevant experience
LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply--a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Specific Degree: Business Discipline
Specific Experience: 2 years experience in accounting or financial management.
Additional Job Description:Special Instructions:Provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. A copy of your transcript(s) must be attached to your application (if available). However, official transcripts are required prior hire (if applicable). An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory pre-employment background check, credit check and RS 17 screening. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Sharon Butler at [email protected].
Skills Needed:
Budget Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer-Focused, Data Accuracy, Detail-Oriented, Financial Analysis, Policy Knowledge
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:October 12, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):February 7, 2027
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.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to 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 the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- Two years of relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in a business discipline
- Two years of experience in accounting or financial management
What We Do
LSU is the flagship institution of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status. Since 1860, LSU has served its region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The university brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy
