Assistant Director of Energy Innovation Operations & Engagement
Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
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R00113427## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Assistant Director of Energy Innovation Operations & Engagement## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM ORED - IEI - Administration (Tyler Patrick Gray (00309480))## Work Location:1067 Energy, Coast, and Environment Building## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:The Assistant Director is responsible for the end-to-end management, execution, and reporting of the Energy Institute’s Innovation Fund portfolio and related strategic deliverables. This role brings discipline and delivery to a fast-moving calendar, ensuring the Institute can reliably deploy funds, track outcomes, and communicate value to stakeholders. The Assistant Director also serves as a central point of coordination amongst the University’s administration, the LSU Foundation, and other external partners, including industry, nonprofits, and agencies, legislative staff, and elected officials as needed. The role is designed to improve timing, structure, follow-through, and transparency of research projects and communicate the value of energy research at LSU to internal and external stakeholders.**Job Responsibilities:**Research Program Management and Delivery - Establish operating cadence for research projects with the Director: annual plan, program calendar, cycles, deadlines, decision points, and deliverable timelines. Maintain internal operating notes and timelines. Develop and maintain project management tools and documentation, including an Innovation Fund “portfolio view” (projects, budgets, milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes). Implement repeatable workflows for idea intake and screening, project selection readiness, award setup and launch, milestone tracking, closeout, and outcomes capture. Establish clear “success metrics” for funded projects (deliverables, decision-useful outputs, & measurable results). Coordinate with the director in drafting, coordinating, and managing the Innovation Fund competitive processes, including: Request for Proposals (RFP) development; Eligibility requirements & scoring frameworks; Review logistics & documentation; Award recommendations & approval packets; and coordinating proposal reviewers. Ensure timely onboarding and award kickoff with funded teams (PIs, labs, collaborators). Provide high-trust administrative coordination for the Director with LSU PIs and internal/external stakeholders as needed (scheduling, agenda-building, meeting prep), with a focus on execution and follow-through. (40%)Reporting, Transparency, and “Proof of Value” - Coordinate with ORED finance and research administration to ensure awards and expenditures are: Correctly established and coded; Tracked against budgets and restrictions; Reconciled and reported on schedule; Maintain a monthly internal dashboard showing funds committed vs. expended, burn rate, forecasts, and cash flow timing, Obligations and upcoming decisions. Support alignment with LSU Foundation and any donor- or gift-related restrictions (when applicable). Lead creation of consistent reporting outputs that demonstrate value delivered, including: One-page project summaries (purpose, deliverables, status, and outcomes), Portfolio-level dashboards and quarterly updates, Annual and/or semi-annual reports (as required). Build an outcomes capture process (publications, prototypes, tools, policy memos, datasets, workforce outcomes, follow-on grants, partnerships, etc.).
• Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and defensible to reduce stakeholder burden while increasing confidence. (30%)Stakeholder and Strategic Initiative Management - Serve as a day-to-day liaison for key stakeholders connected to the Innovation Fund, including LSU internal leadership and administrative partners, Agency partners, Industry, and external collaborators (as applicable). Prepare briefings, meeting materials, and decision memos for leadership and advisory bodies. Manage and execute stakeholder and advisory board action items: track commitments, follow-ups, deliverables, and approvals. Work with the Director to help embed the Future Use of Energy In Louisiana (FUEL) project into the long-term operations of the Energy Innovation Fund and the Energy Institute to ensure continuity of its mission beyond the expiration of its 10-year NSF funding period. (15%)Institute Government Relations Liaison - Serve as Energy Institute liaison with LSU External Affairs. Support Institute and LSU leadership with session readiness by: Tracking key dates, deadlines, and hearing cycles relevant to Institute priorities; Developing and maintaining a simple tracker of legislation or instruments relevant to the Institute’s work; and by coordinating briefing materials and timely updates to leadership. Ensure the Institute’s reporting and deliverables are aligned with stakeholder expectations & public accountability. (10%)Other duties as assigned. (5%)**Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of work experience with some related, specific experience. Specifically: Program administration, government operations, or complex multi-stakeholder initiatives. Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams with firm deadlines and high accountability. Strong writing skills (briefings, summaries, reports) and the ability to convert complex activity into clear, decision-ready updates. High discretion & professionalism with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information & stakeholder relationships.**Preferred Qualifications:**Bachelors Degree and 7 years of experience with state appropriations / legislative processes or working with state agencies and legislative staff; experience managing funding programs (grant cycles, RFPs, awards, compliance, reporting); familiarity with university research environments (PIs, sponsored programs, foundations, procurement, and reporting norms); knowledge of Louisiana energy, natural resources, infrastructure, or innovation ecosystems.**Additional Information:**Occasional evening/early-morning meetings during peak cycles and legislatives sessions.Periodic in-state travel for meetings, hearings, or partner coordination.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required before hiring.
Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings in accordance with University Policy as required.
For questions or concerns about updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Tyler Gray at tgray35@lsu.edu.## Posting Date:February 20, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled #J-18808-Ljbffr
1067 Energy, Coast, and Environment Buildingtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: June 12, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id:
R00113427## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Assistant Director of Energy Innovation Operations & Engagement## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM ORED - IEI - Administration (Tyler Patrick Gray (00309480))## Work Location:1067 Energy, Coast, and Environment Building## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:The Assistant Director is responsible for the end-to-end management, execution, and reporting of the Energy Institute’s Innovation Fund portfolio and related strategic deliverables. This role brings discipline and delivery to a fast-moving calendar, ensuring the Institute can reliably deploy funds, track outcomes, and communicate value to stakeholders. The Assistant Director also serves as a central point of coordination amongst the University’s administration, the LSU Foundation, and other external partners, including industry, nonprofits, and agencies, legislative staff, and elected officials as needed. The role is designed to improve timing, structure, follow-through, and transparency of research projects and communicate the value of energy research at LSU to internal and external stakeholders.**Job Responsibilities:**Research Program Management and Delivery - Establish operating cadence for research projects with the Director: annual plan, program calendar, cycles, deadlines, decision points, and deliverable timelines. Maintain internal operating notes and timelines. Develop and maintain project management tools and documentation, including an Innovation Fund “portfolio view” (projects, budgets, milestones, risks, dependencies, and outcomes). Implement repeatable workflows for idea intake and screening, project selection readiness, award setup and launch, milestone tracking, closeout, and outcomes capture. Establish clear “success metrics” for funded projects (deliverables, decision-useful outputs, & measurable results). Coordinate with the director in drafting, coordinating, and managing the Innovation Fund competitive processes, including: Request for Proposals (RFP) development; Eligibility requirements & scoring frameworks; Review logistics & documentation; Award recommendations & approval packets; and coordinating proposal reviewers. Ensure timely onboarding and award kickoff with funded teams (PIs, labs, collaborators). Provide high-trust administrative coordination for the Director with LSU PIs and internal/external stakeholders as needed (scheduling, agenda-building, meeting prep), with a focus on execution and follow-through. (40%)Reporting, Transparency, and “Proof of Value” - Coordinate with ORED finance and research administration to ensure awards and expenditures are: Correctly established and coded; Tracked against budgets and restrictions; Reconciled and reported on schedule; Maintain a monthly internal dashboard showing funds committed vs. expended, burn rate, forecasts, and cash flow timing, Obligations and upcoming decisions. Support alignment with LSU Foundation and any donor- or gift-related restrictions (when applicable). Lead creation of consistent reporting outputs that demonstrate value delivered, including: One-page project summaries (purpose, deliverables, status, and outcomes), Portfolio-level dashboards and quarterly updates, Annual and/or semi-annual reports (as required). Build an outcomes capture process (publications, prototypes, tools, policy memos, datasets, workforce outcomes, follow-on grants, partnerships, etc.).
• Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and defensible to reduce stakeholder burden while increasing confidence. (30%)Stakeholder and Strategic Initiative Management - Serve as a day-to-day liaison for key stakeholders connected to the Innovation Fund, including LSU internal leadership and administrative partners, Agency partners, Industry, and external collaborators (as applicable). Prepare briefings, meeting materials, and decision memos for leadership and advisory bodies. Manage and execute stakeholder and advisory board action items: track commitments, follow-ups, deliverables, and approvals. Work with the Director to help embed the Future Use of Energy In Louisiana (FUEL) project into the long-term operations of the Energy Innovation Fund and the Energy Institute to ensure continuity of its mission beyond the expiration of its 10-year NSF funding period. (15%)Institute Government Relations Liaison - Serve as Energy Institute liaison with LSU External Affairs. Support Institute and LSU leadership with session readiness by: Tracking key dates, deadlines, and hearing cycles relevant to Institute priorities; Developing and maintaining a simple tracker of legislation or instruments relevant to the Institute’s work; and by coordinating briefing materials and timely updates to leadership. Ensure the Institute’s reporting and deliverables are aligned with stakeholder expectations & public accountability. (10%)Other duties as assigned. (5%)**Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of work experience with some related, specific experience. Specifically: Program administration, government operations, or complex multi-stakeholder initiatives. Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams with firm deadlines and high accountability. Strong writing skills (briefings, summaries, reports) and the ability to convert complex activity into clear, decision-ready updates. High discretion & professionalism with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information & stakeholder relationships.**Preferred Qualifications:**Bachelors Degree and 7 years of experience with state appropriations / legislative processes or working with state agencies and legislative staff; experience managing funding programs (grant cycles, RFPs, awards, compliance, reporting); familiarity with university research environments (PIs, sponsored programs, foundations, procurement, and reporting norms); knowledge of Louisiana energy, natural resources, infrastructure, or innovation ecosystems.**Additional Information:**Occasional evening/early-morning meetings during peak cycles and legislatives sessions.Periodic in-state travel for meetings, hearings, or partner coordination.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required before hiring.
Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings in accordance with University Policy as required.
For questions or concerns about updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Tyler Gray at tgray35@lsu.edu.## Posting Date:February 20, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled #J-18808-Ljbffr