Position Type:Professional / Unclassified
Department:LSUAM Engineering - Admin - Research and Grants (Bonnie LeBlanc Pendergraft (00008105))
Work Location:2221 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Pay Grade:
Job Description:
Research Administration Specialist 1
Assists in the management of pre-award sponsored research (including non-financial post-award) activities including, but not limited to, proposal development and submission, ensuring compliance with sponsored requests, liaising between faculty, staff, Colleges, and administrative offices, maintaining proper records, and assisting with reporting.
45% Coordinate proposal development and processing for approval, signature and submission to external sponsors for departments with limited supervision; prepare proposal packages (i.e. Grants.Gov); assist faculty in routing proposals through GeauxGrants to meet internal and external deadlines; review proposals for compliance with sponsor requests, and College/University procedures/policies; assists in obtaining University waivers, matching letters and special approvals; assists in resolving issues through discussions with faculty and administrators.
20% Administrate grants and contracts; transmit account requests and University forms to OSP for approval and submission; receive, review and forward notifications for all awards; route contracts and amendments for faculty and University approval; assists in preparing and processing subcontracts/awards forms; coordinate with accountants and the Finance Office regarding post-award management; serve as back-up support for other grant coordinators.
20% Assists with research reporting and document retention; maintain file for proposals and awards.
10% Serves as liaison between faculty, staff, Colleges, the Offices of Sponsored Programs (OSP), the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) and Sponsored Program Accounting (SPA) for individual proposals. Keep abreast of University and agency research regulations and requirements; attend appropriate seminars, trainings, workshops and webinars.
5% Other duties as assigned which includes, but is not limited to: Assist in maintaining up-do-date website; Assist with developing training materials.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
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.
Research Administrative Specialist 2
Assists in the management of pre-award sponsored research (including non-financial post-award) activities including, but not limited to, proposal development and submission, ensuring compliance with sponsored requests, liaising between faculty, staff, Colleges, and administrative offices, maintaining proper records, and assisting with reporting.
45% Autonomously assist with the management of proposal development and processing for approval, signature and submission to external sponsors for departments with limited supervision; independently prepare proposal packages (i.e. Grants.Gov); assist faculty in routing proposals through GeauxGrants to meet internal and external deadlines; review proposals for compliance with sponsor requests, and College/University procedures/policies; assists in obtaining University waivers, matching letters and special approvals; assists in resolving issues through discussions with faculty and administrators.
20% Administrate grants and contracts; transmit account requests and University forms to OSP for approval and submission; receive, review and forward notifications for all awards; route contracts and amendments for faculty and University approval; assists in preparing and processing subcontracts/awards forms; coordinate with accountants and the Finance Office regarding post-award management; serve as back-up support for other grant coordinators.
20% Autonomously assist in the management of research reporting and document retention; maintain file for proposals and awards; maintain a continuously updated, on-line research database; maintain updated, on-line award database for Foundation and internal funding.
10% Serves as liaison between faculty, staff, Colleges, the Offices of Sponsored Programs (OSP), the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) and Sponsored Program Accounting (SPA) for individual proposals and on behalf of the office. Keep abreast of University and agency research regulations and requirements; attend appropriate seminars, trainings, workshops and webinars.
5% Other duties as assigned which includes, but is not limited to: Assist in maintaining up-do-date website; Assist with developing training materials.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and 1 year of 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.
Additional Job Description:Special Instructions:
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:June 17, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):October 15, 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.
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
- One year of relevant experience
- Valid U.S. work authorization at time of hire and maintained throughout employment
- Satisfactory pre-employment background check
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
