Project Manager - Neurology

Position Details

Expiration Date

2/27/2026

Department

MC Neurology

Position Type

Professional

Location

Shreveport

Description

The Research Project Manager for the Department of Neurology is a diverse and independent position that will provide support, expertise, and guidance to the research area of the Department and the Cerebrovascular Institute. Independent judgment, attention to detail, initiative, and time management skills are essential. The incumbent will need excellent communication skills with patience and consideration of communication with non-native English speakers.

They must be able to manage their efforts with the LSUHSC faculty and academic staff to manage and facilitate the many facets of the Department of Neurology within LSUHSC-Shreveport. Special projects will be assigned to this position as well as the outlined duties. This individual will be expected to work independently and expeditiously in order to meet projected timelines.

Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position. The incumbent will maintain a positive learner-oriented awareness in their work with numerous diverse students, residents, faculty, clinic staff, and co-workers in acknowledging and responding to needs so that fair and professional interactions are maintained at all times. The incumbent will be expected to have some proficiency with regard to technology in order to assist faculty/students in the peer learning process.

* Work schedule:

8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. or 8:30 to 5:00

* Occasional overtime and weekend work is expected

* Lunch and breaks are dictated by workflow

* Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position

* The incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur to ensure that customer satisfaction is met at all times. This includes interaction with the public and co-workers.

Essential Position Functions & Duties

55% Grants Management and Reporting

* Provides leadership and direction for programs funded by federal, state, local, and intramural sources.

* Oversees the financial administration of the grants, including tracking in required reporting systems, and ensures compliance with invoicing and reporting requirements.

* Produces summary and detailed reporting to the Principal Investigator (PI) and management team for current expenditures/grant balance tracking of annual awards by expenditure category.

* Assists PI with grant application submission, reminding of deadlines.

* Works with PI to maintain required monitoring of grant expenses in accordance with grant terms.

* Submits Grant Establishment Records to Grants Accounting for new grants and no-cost extensions.

* Submits budget adjustments throughout the year for newly awarded grants or other changes as needed, cost transfers, etc. Ensures available funding for ongoing fixed costs at the end of the grant period (i.e., personnel, etc.).

* Manages personnel expenses such as addition and deletion of personnel and changes in the source of funding via PER, including coordinating with other departments to ensure PERs are completed successfully with required documentation.

* Serves as a backup to lab staff in processing purchases of lab materials, animals, and general supplies for PIs and their research team.

* Works with PI and labs to complete correct time and effort reporting.

* Acts as a liaison between PI and grants office working to facilitate items between the parties as needed.

25% Project Manager Functions

* Oversees daily operations of the cerebrovascular institute.

* Places orders for multiple labs and assists staff with ordering as needed. Works with Purchasing Department and Shipping and Receiving for issues related to purchases.

* Submits pre-approval forms for travel and expense reimbursement and check request forms for basic science faculty and their lab staff.

* Prepares payments for subaward invoicing.

* Establish and maintain collaborative efforts with management and department. Ensures resources are available for each project.

* Assists with non-immigrant paperwork and collection of necessary documentation.

* Execute special projects as directed by the Business Manager and/or Department Chair.

* Develops detailed grant budget plans in relation to the Neurology Department and track progress. Creates and maintains comprehensive Neurology Department project documentation.

* Ensure that all projects are delivered on time within the budget parameters. Develop a detailed project plan to track collaboration progress and evaluate the project needs-Compile materials for special projects and meetings.

* Maintains information flow to the Business Manager and Chairman of Neurology regarding issues related to the implementation and evaluation of strategic academic office services and policies

* Assists the Director of the Institute of Cerebrovascular and Neuroregenration Research with recruitment of faculty.

* Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies,…