Louisiana State University
A Research Administration Specialist supports pre-award and non-financial post-award sponsored research activities, including proposal development, compliance tracking, and award administration. The role serves as a key liaison between faculty, administrative offices, and external sponsors to ensure timely processing of grants and contracts. Specialized duties include maintaining research databases, managing document retention, and assisting with reporting and regulatory compliance.
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1860
Louisiana State University (LSU) is the flagship public research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across the arts and sciences, engineering, business, agriculture, and health sciences. As an R1 research institution, LSU pursues cross-disciplinary research and innovation addressing global challenges—such as energy, coastal resilience, and public health—through partnerships with industry, government, and communities. With a vibrant campus life, nationally recognized athletics (the LSU Tigers), and extensive experiential and outreach programs, the university emphasizes student success, community engagement, and preparing graduates to lead regionally and globally.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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