WAE - Grant Submission & Reporting Assistant
Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)
LSUAM ORED - Office of Sea Grant (Julie Ann Lively (00006405))
0237 Sea Grant Building
Temporary
This position will serve as support staff for the admin positions in the office. Specifically, the position will assist with proposal review and submission, grant tracking, and project reporting and evaluation.
Job Responsibilities
-Assist the Associate Director of Research and Sponsored Research Coordinator the in the submission of grants through the OSP process and to granting agencies and organizations as appropriate. Serve as a backup for these positions when they are unavailable due to planned absence (such as illness or vacation). Maintain training on related programming, including Geaux Grants. (25%)
- Assist in tracking grants and programming. Update changes to work plans and end dates in the necessary databases. (20%)
- Assist the Associate Director of Operations in project reporting to meet funder requirements. Maintain communication with researchers funded under the omnibus. Develop and update tracking mechanisms for project progress. (25%).
- Assist in the development of materials to highlight program accomplishments. Process reports submitted by researchers and staff for potential program highlights. Work on innovative ways to present information compiled from researchers. (25%).
- Other duties as assigned. (5%).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
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 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 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 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:
Preferred Skills:
July 20, 2026
November 20, 2026
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.
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.
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 HR@lsu.edu 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.
