PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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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Job Posting Title:

Program Coordinator - Greaux Healthy

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUPBRC ExD - Business Development and Commercialization (Melissa Martin (00081318))

Work Location:

LSU - Pennington Biomedical

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Greaux Healthy initiative.

The program coordinator will provide administrative support and program coordination to a collection of programs included within the Greaux Healthy initiative. The program coordinator will support the management of goals and objectives of the Greaux Healthy department through the development of partnership agreements, program monitoring, marketing, budget monitoring, and progress reporting.

Major Responsibilities

* Initiate agreements with partners, consultants, or external organizations to facilitate implementation of identified strategies for achieving deliverables. Work directly with program managers and community action project recipients to ensure timely achievement of deliverables and associated payment.

* Assist in the development and management of program tracking systems for the overall program management for all programs and specialty areas. Track status of projects. Identify problems and formulate plans to resolve them accordingly.

* Write and edit reports, presentations, meeting materials, or other deliverables for multiple audiences, with oversight from leadership.

* Coordinate and prepare quarterly and annual progress reports for internal and external distribution.

* Support budget tracking and reporting.

* Collaborate with Pennington Biomedical laboratories and partners external to Pennington Biomedical.

* Supports strategic planning, operational planning, performance accountability, and other management initiatives for overall program administration.

* Support program deliverables, including but not limited to, conferences, seminars, meetings, summits, trainings, provision of technical assistance, provision of professional development events, etc.

* Provide administrative support for staff in relation to all internal and external professional duties/responsibilities.

* Assist with conference and meeting planning, including travel arrangements for project staff. Ensure program staff availability for necessary training and meetings.

* Execute procurement activities for department, including but not limited to purchasing and reporting.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree

* Minimum of 3 years of experience in a professional office setting.

* Sensitivity to confidential matters; a high degree of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.

* Highly organized with a proven ability to provide extreme attention to detail and meet deadlines.

* High degree of professionalism, sensitivity, and integrity.

* Exemplary time management skills and judgment.

* Ability to multi-task and effectively manage multiple deadlines and competing demands.

* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

* Proficient in the use of Adobe and Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications (all qualifications listed above as well as)

* Ability to develop partnerships and effectively market programs.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Experience in program evaluation or quality improvement.

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

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Interested candidates should include a cover letter and resume to the online application. Official transcripts are required prior to hire and are not required at the time of application.

Posting Date:

April 11, 2024

Closing 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 hrm@pbrc.edu.

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 hrm@pbrc.edu.

Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or hrm@pbrc.edu.

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