Grant Manager

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Job Posting Title:

Grant Manager

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM ORED - SG - Research (Matthew Byron Bethel (00006450))

Work Location:

Sea Grant Building

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

This is a management position in the LA Sea Grant program at LSU and serves as point of contact with LSU's OSP and SPA offices, all other Louisiana university OSP and SPA offices, along with other state and federal agencies including the National Sea Grant College Program office (NSGO) and NOAA.  This position handles all pre-award proposals and budget requirements associated with submitting contracts and grants to sponsors and also handles post-award contract negotiations, reporting, and oversight including but not limited to no-cost extensions, tentative account numbers, re-budgeting and other necessary duties to maintain contract compliance.  

Job Responsibilities:

Works with LSG's Director of Research and the Program Development Manager in support of Sponsored Programs, Accounting, and Operations of LSG, to ensure that all fiscal reporting guidelines are followed and all compliance guidelines are followed for the NOAA/NSGO Omnibus and other grants and contracts as needed. Confirms with the Business Manager and the Accounting office in developing the annual budget based on knowledge of personnel committed to sponsored awards, grants, and re-budgeting allocations. Communicates regularly with OSP, SPA, ORED, departmental and agency personnel (including deans, directors, faculty PIs, research administrators, and sponsor officials) to comply with University and agency regulations and procedures. (25%)

Handles all pre-award requirements associated with submitting proposals to sponsors. These pre-award requirements include the review of budgets and justifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with sponsor guidelines. Communicates regularly with OSP, SPA, ORED, departmental and agency personnel (including deans, directors, faculty PIs, research administrators, and sponsor officials) to comply with University and agency regulations and procedures. (25%)

Handles all post-award contract negotiations with sponsors such as no-cost extensions, tentative account numbers, re-budgeting, change in research efforts and other post-award actions to maintain contract compliance with sponsors; reviews and approves standard post award modifications and initiates sub-awards & amendments in accordance with applicable University policies and procedures. (25%)

Collaborates with the Program Manager in the implementation of LSG's e-SeaGrant database; confirming budgets, budget justifications, project summaries, environmental compliance and data management plans. Verifies all budgets and dates are accurate in PIER and in e-SeaGrant. Uploads and updates budgets and justifications to e-SeaGrant. (20%)

Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and 3 years experience with standard accounting principles and administrative office 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:

Bachelor's Degree and 3 or more years of experience in Sponsored Programs. Understands university, State, Federal and NOAA rules and regulations regarding pre- and post- awards; experience with NOAA's Omnibus award.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail 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 prior to hire if applicable.

Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings as required by University policies.

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 Dr. Matthew Bethel at [email protected].

Posting Date:

September 3, 2025

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

December 15, 2025

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.

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