Good morning,

Louisiana Tech University seeks a highly motivated, service-focused,
self-starting professional to serve as the Director of the Office of
Sponsored Projects (OSP) in the Research and Partnerships division of
Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech). The position also interfaces with
the affiliated organization Louisiana Tech Applied Research
Corporation (LTARC).

Below is the position description and link to apply. Please share, and
have a great week!

Regards,

Reagan Silva
Office of Sponsored Projects
Louisiana Tech University
208 Keeny Circle, 419
Ruston, LA 71272

LA Tech is a public research university located in Ruston, LA. It is
part of the University of Louisiana System and designated as R2:
Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity university by the
Carnegie Classification. LTRAC is a 501(c)(3) organization affiliated
with LA Tech that provides contracting services for applied and
sensitive projects.

The Director of OSP is responsible for the development and operation
of the OSP and reports to the Executive Associate Vice President of
Research and Partnerships (EAVPRP). The Director will have the
opportunity to develop strategies to support and participate in the
plans to expand Tech's research and partnerships portfolio.

Apply here:
https://ulsltu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LATECHCareers/job/Ruston-La/Director-of-the-Office-of-Sponsored-Projects_R-395

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to all aspects of the OSP in the areas of
Pre-Award, Post-Award, and Award Closeout, compliance, training, and
accounts management.
• Provide leadership to the multi-functional OSP team.
• Implement processes and provide effective support to the EAVPRP to
advance the University's research and strategic partnership goals,
manage sponsored projects efficiently and accurately, and furnish data
and summaries to grow the research and partnerships portfolio at LA
Tech.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, partners, and
faculty to negotiate contract terms; review contracts for extramural
funding; coordinate input from the University's legal counsel,
intellectual property office, and other stakeholders.
• Administer all sub-awards and amendments to partner institutions and
agencies, and oversee sub-recipient monitoring.
• Monitor grants ending and proactively address account balances and
reporting requirements as applicable.
• Provide oversight for efficient and accurate invoicing and financial
reporting.
• Actively engage with campus community members to remain aware of
interests, expertise, and funding needs; communicate funding
opportunities and offer professional development to appropriate
audiences.
• Implement strategies for contract management through LA Tech and
LTARC. Ensure that the certified accounting systems comply with the
federal and state standards and effectively meet the sponsors' and
project personnel's needs.
• Serve as the OSP liaison for internal and external audits, including
the Louisiana Legislative Auditors, compliance audits, and other
federal and non-federal auditors.
• Complete annual reporting requirements, including but not limited to
the Schedule of Expenditures on Federal Awards (SEFA) and the NSF Herd
Survey. Provide periodic reports to the EAVPRP on sponsored projects
metrics.
• Assist with the Workday ERP processes and procedures for the grants
functional area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills:

Minimum qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
• Four or more years of experience related to sponsored projects,
contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants administration or
related relevant experience with a proven track record of success.
• Broad working knowledge of federal grant funding policies,
submissions, and award management.
• Interpersonal effectiveness in working cooperatively with others to
stimulate grant/contract submission. Address issues effectively and
assuring that all rules, guidelines and required processes are met.
• Attention to detail with an ability to ensure all grant/contract
requirements are met.
• Leadership skills to lead a multifunctional team.
• Strong financial, audit, interpersonal and computer skills.
• Excellent time management skills. Customer-focused, adaptable, and
willing to work on varying assignments.

Preferred qualifications
• Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Two or more years of higher education research management experience.
• Experience in compliance management and a broad understanding of
regulations relating to grants. Knowledge of federal regulations and
agency guidelines for grants management and sponsored research,
including NSF, U-DOE, NIH, NEA, and NEH. Knowledge of OMB Uniform
Guidance 2 CFR 200, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for
Federal Awards.
• Knowledge of and experience with Grants.gov, NSF
FastLane/Research.gov, ERA Commons/ASSIST, and other online proposal
submission and reporting systems.

Apply here:
https://ulsltu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LATECHCareers/job/Ruston-La/Director-of-the-Office-of-Sponsored-Projects_R-395