Job Description

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Job Posting Title:

Sea Grant Scholar

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM ORED - Office of Sea Grant (Julie Ann Lively (00006405))

Work Location:

Sea Grant Building

Pay Grade:

Professional

Advisory and research role for Louisiana Sea Grant including work with commercial blue industry. Provide institutional knowledge, partnerships, and feedback with research needs across the northshore coastal communities.

Job Responsibilities:

- Provide advice and/or training to Sea Grant on education programs, competitive research projects, and the commercial fishing industries (35%)

- Facilitate coordination between Louisiana Sea Grant with partners and federal agencies like Adopt a Pond (35%)

- Work with director to explore MEP needs. Assist in projects like videos to capture institutional knowledge (25%)

- Other duties as assigned (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree & 7 years related experience.

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

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:

Master's degree, 20 years experience & experience with the Louisiana crab industry and water quality

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 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 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 HR@lsu.edu.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Julie Lively at julieann@lsu.edu.

Skills Needed:

Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Policy Development, Project Management, Resource Management, Risk Mitigation

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

August 14, 2026

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

December 12, 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: