Job Details

Cost Recovery Center Coordinator

Provide administrative and financial services to the two Cost-Recovery Centers (CRC) of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE); namely the Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Facility (AMMF) and the Materials Manufacturing Testing and Evaluation Facility (MMTF).

45% Financial Services: Work with the CRC (AMMF, MMTEF) personnel to develop the annual rate sheets and cost recovery center documentation. Keep track of expenses and revenues and maintain related documentation and archives. Track financial data of the cost center to identify areas to improve efficiency. Issue invoices to customers as soon as work-orders are complete and follow-up until they are paid. Handle student-worker payroll. Manage the cost center finances and brief the Department Chair quarterly.

45% Administrative Services: Maintain inventory of assets (machinery, instruments, tools, parts) and their condition and make arrangements for maintenance as needed. Make arrangements for personnel training. Handle appointments and maintain schedule of student workers engaged by the CRCs. Maintain a record and keep track of progress of work-orders and update customers as to the progress of their work-orders. Act as the POC for customers and schedule/coordinate meetings between customers and the technical personnel of the CRCs. This requires working closely with the technical personnel of the CRCs.

10% Performs other tasks assigned depending upon the needs of the department and assist with CRC procurement as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to applya degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications

Three or more years experience. Expertise/experience in administration and finances as related to the CRC needs.

Cash Handling - This position has access to/directly handles cash. Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04.

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU 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!

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.