Work Location: LSU AgCenter, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Position Description: Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and reporting directly to the Director for Sponsored Programs, the Assistant Director for Sponsored Programs is responsible for day-to-day management and oversight of several key administrative processes. The Assistant Director engages in planning discussions, collaborates in the development of proposal and award policies and procedures, and provides leadership in training both the university faculty and the administrative staff in issues related to research and extension sponsored programs, and provides management of electronic research administration tools.

Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and not less than twelve (12) years of experience in research administration at a land grant institution; Certificate of Research Administration (CRA); Experience in managing federal compliance requirements for sponsored agreements and ability to interpret and apply University and sponsor policies and procedures; Effective written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills; Thorough knowledge of information systems supporting research administration; Ability to analyze complex situations, identify workable solutions, and make appropriate determinations based on regulations and relevant policies.

Desired Qualifications: Experience with managing a team of research administrators, policy implementation and risk monitoring; Experience in planning, developing, implementing and conducting training workshops and programs; Experience with managing student workers.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Date Available: Upon completion of the interview process.

Application Deadline: November 30, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Application Procedure: Internal applicants can apply through Workday by attaching files containing a letter of application, curriculum vita, official university transcripts, and three letters of reference. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:

Wade Baumgartner, Ph.D., J.D.
Associate Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
104 J. Norman Efferson Hall
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
Phone: 225-578-7742
Email: wbaumgartner@agcenter.lsu.edu
Web Site: AgCenter website

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.