Director - Grants/Contracts

About Us:

At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers , and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Pennington Biomedical Research Center , a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Director of Grants/Contracts in the Administration division.

The Director of Grants/Contracts will provide leadership, oversight, and management of the Office of Sponsored Projects.

Major Responsibilities

• Design, lead and oversee the execution of an institution-wide public and private grants program totaling ~$50 million annually. Efforts range from finding grant sources and informing appropriate individuals to ensuring compliance with regulations once funded.
• Continually review and update information pertaining to changes in federal regulations, specific agency requirements, and procedures for administration of funded award and provide advice and assistance regarding sponsored research administration to faculty and staff.
• Review, estimate and negotiate clinical trial agreements. Compile and submit proposals for external funding.
• Supervise the sponsored projects team who is responsible for the review of proposals and contracts for compliance with federal regulations, state laws and university guidelines.
• Oversee maintenance of a database specifically designed for sponsored research activities. Provide information from this database for administrative and financial reporting as needed.
• Assist with budget development.
• Coordinate sub-recipient and professional service agreements.
• Serve on institutional committees related to external funding as needed including Audit, Conflict of Interest and Policy Committees.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or related field.
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in grant and contract administration, with at least two (2) of the five years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
• Detailed knowledge of federal regulations related to grants and contracts including Federal Uniform Guidance requirements, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  
  

Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description:

As an employee of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center, you will be required to familiarize yourself with and comply with the policies and procedures governing the faculty and staff of the Center and the Louisiana State University System. This includes La. R.S. 42:31 which requires that “any person hired or employed in an unclassified position….and whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to, or exceeds $100,000, shall, within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana.”

Competencies:NoneSpecial Instructions:Interested candidates should include a cover letter, a resume, and a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.

Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers.Posting Date:June 10, 2024Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):Additional Position Information:

Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana . For more information, visit PBRC .

Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to [email protected] .

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center 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):Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center and LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. PBRC and LSU are also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at [email protected].

Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or [email protected] .