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Title: GRANTS AND CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

Employee Type: Unclassified Staff

Department: Pediatrics 

Campus Location: PEDIATRICS/UNCLASSIFIED/NEW OR

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Under the general supervision of the Business Manager, incumbent’s mission is to provide professional level administrative support for all aspects of grants and contracts management for the Department of Pediatrics. Incumbent is responsible for adhering to all relevant rules, regulations and procedures while driving efficiencies and maximizing resources in support of the Department, SOM, and LSUHSC’s mission. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that all expenditures are within available sources of funds and are appropriate for the projects and source of funding. All duties will be accomplished with a high degree of independence, timeliness, confidentiality and initiative.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's

Number of years required to perform the job: Three

Type of experience required to perform the job: Relevant professional level work experience

Substitution: Master’s degree can substitute for two years of professional level work experience.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans - Benefits

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:  Additional Benefits