Pennington Biomedical Research Center · 20 hours ago
Grant Program Manager
United Plaza XII
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPennington Biomedical Research Center is part of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, seeking a Grant Program Manager. The role involves supporting the life cycle of workforce development grants, overseeing reporting and performance objectives, and representing LSU in strategic discussions with state agencies and business partners.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage comprehensive post-award grant activities. Oversees the full scope of post-award responsibilities for all assigned grants. This includes maintaining consistent communication with key stakeholders, monitoring progress toward grant objectives, ensuring compliance with all state and federal requirements, preparing and submitting change requests, tracking performance outcomes, and completing all required reports and documentation for funding agencies in a timely and accurate manner
Represent LSU in Strategic Grant-Related Engagements. Serves as LSU’s primary representative in strategic conversations with department leadership, state agencies, business partners, and other external organizations. Communicates program needs, provides updates on grant activities, and ensures LSU’s interests and standards are upheld during collaborative planning and decision-making
Coordinate Contract and Sub-Contract Processes. Collaborates closely with the department’s business office to prepare, route, and execute all contracts and sub-contracts associated with grant-funded projects. Ensures that all agreements meet university, state, and funding agency requirements; monitors contract timelines; and supports ongoing communication to maintain accurate and compliant documentation
Support the Development of Grant Proposals and Funding Requests. Assists department leadership, industry partners, and Louisiana-based organizations in developing competitive LWC/IWTP and DCFS/CSE grant proposals. Prepares detailed cost estimates and quotes for organizations seeking to include LSU Online & Continuing Education courses and certificate programs in their training plans. Ensures proposal components align with program goals, grant guidelines, and university standards
Contribute to Departmental Operations and Additional Assigned Duties. Provides flexible support for departmental initiatives and special projects as assigned. Assists with activities that strengthen workforce development partnerships, enhance grant operations, and contribute to the overall mission and success of LSU Online & Continuing Education
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 3 years of 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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience
Benefits
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!
Company
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries as it relates to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-07-07
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