Sponsored Programs Director jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Northwestern State University is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency.

The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.

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It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.

In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.

Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email obannonj@nsula.edu.  Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email camidget@nsula.edu.  For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

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• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred or equivalent experience in a related field and/or governmental finance may be substituted.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of software products to create professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented with a proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with on­ campus and off-campus entities to accomplish tasks and projects.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling, directing, and prioritizing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
• Willingness to participate in professional organizations, including session presentations and workshops.

• Knowledge of pre-award processes to include, but not limited to, proposal review, editing, and preparation.
• Practical knowledge of funding agency regulations, policies, guidelines, and contractual reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a deadline driven environment.

• Acts as an Office representative with other University departments.
• Assists the Director in facilitating and enhancing faculty and staff performance related to securing funding for research and other educational, training, and service grants by managing information resources, identifying grant opportunities, and assisting with proposal development and quality review of proposals.
• Arranges meetings with faculty across academic programs to discuss specific funding and project opportunities.
• Disseminates notices about externally based grant workshops and seminars and assists Director with preparation and presentation of internal faculty trainings and workshops.
• Obtains academic and administrative approvals for proposals in progress.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and staff in all academic disciplines during the proposal development and submission process.
• Manages internal Notice of Intent form collections and maintains a list of deadlines for all grants in progress.
• Ensures compliance with sponsor, state, and university guidelines for grant applications.
• Advises faculty on institutional pre-award policies and procedures related to sponsored projects.
• Maintains the pre-award tracking database to provide accurate reporting documentation.
• Develops and maintains data that can be used to publicize activities and accomplishments of sponsored projects, both those of NSU faculty and of the Sponsored Programs Office.
• Performs a wide variety of administrative and accounting tasks and duties as assigned by Business Affairs leadership to satisfy overall departmental needs.