Administrative Faculty Coordinator - Basic Sciences

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:

Administrative Faculty Coordinator - Basic Sciences

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUPBRC ExD - Basic Science (Christopher David Morrison (00010271))

   

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 an Administrative Coordinator in Basic Science.

The Administrative Coordinator provides high-level administrative and operational support to faculty within the basic sciences division, contributing to the success of innovative research and training initiatives. This role partners closely with project directors and principal investigators to coordinate the day-to-day activities of research programs. The ideal candidate is an organized and detail-oriented professional with an interest in research, science, and grant processes, who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced academic environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Track key program metrics and research outcomes, supporting the preparation of progress reports and other required documents that highlight program achievements and impact.

• Manage organized electronic systems for tracking, recording, and reporting research and program data to support accurate and timely documentation.

• Support the operational needs of research programs by assisting with fiscal processes, human resources transactions, and travel coordination.

• Facilitate the coordination of manuscript preparation and submission, while maintaining organized manuscript files and bibliographic databases.

• Plan meetings for Internal and External Advisory Committees (IAC/EAC), including scheduling, logistics, and coordination of both virtual and in-person engagements.

• Manage all aspects of advisory committee visits, including travel arrangements, meeting logistics, catering, and the preparation of professional presentation materials (e.g., reports, briefing books, and slide decks).

• Partner with faculty to provide comprehensive administrative support across research, academic, and professional activities, ensuring smooth coordination of both internal and external commitments.

• Other duties as assigned by faculty within the division.​

Required Qualifications