Director, Office Of Sponsored Projects

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA, US
Not specified
Knowledge of uniform guidance 2 cfr part 200
Experience in academic sponsored projects office
Grant account management and invoicing
Louisiana Tech University is seeking a Director for the Office of Sponsored Projects, responsible for overseeing all operations related to grant and contract funding. The ideal candidate will have experience in a university-sponsored projects office, knowledge of federal award guidelines, and strong leadership skills

Job Summary

  • The Director will lead the Office of Sponsored Projects to support a university aiming to increase annual research expenditures from $32M to $50M by 2030.
  • This role requires managing all aspects of grant operations including pre-award, post-award, closeout, and ensuring strict compliance with federal regulations.
  • The position serves as the primary liaison for internal audits, external sponsors, and the campus research community while collaborating closely with finance teams.

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Louisiana Tech University is seeking a Director for the Office of Sponsored Projects, responsible for overseeing all operations related to grant and contract funding. The ideal candidate will have experience in a university-sponsored projects office, knowledge of federal award guidelines, and strong leadership skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Knowledge of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200
  • Experience in academic sponsored projects office
  • Grant account management and invoicing
  • Subrecipient monitoring and audit liaison
  • Collaboration with Division of Finance

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience with Workday ERP system
  • Strong faculty engagement skills
  • Ability to drive research expenditure growth
  • Effective training and communication abilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
  • Experience in academic sponsored projects setting

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