Assistant Director of Botanic Gardens

About the role

The LSU Agricultural Center seeks an Assistant Director to support the Botanic Gardens in Baton Rouge. This professional position provides comprehensive administrative, financial, and operational leadership for the Gardens and its special programs.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accounting, budgeting, deposits, reconciliations, grants, travel reimbursements, purchasing, accounts payable, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate processes in Workday, QuickBooks, Foundation, Concur, BENGALS, and related purchasing systems.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, payroll, timekeeping, and HR documentation.
• Maintain safety records, vehicle logs, driver authorizations, and compliance reporting.
• Support events such as the Corn Maze, Louisiana Lights, facility rentals, volunteer operations, and other special activities.
• Prepare financial reports for foundation and friends groups and support donor‑funded initiatives.
• Oversee administrative tasks including parking permits, copier management, and supply procurement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Human Resources, Horticulture, Park Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, HR, or operations.
• Preferred: Master’s degree and experience in higher‑education or nonprofit environments.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Workday, QuickBooks, Concur, BENGALS, and Foundation financial systems.
• Strong accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting abilities.
• Knowledge of HR processes, payroll, and compliance documentation.
• Experience in grant tracking and event finance management.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a renowned state agricultural research and extension organization.
• Engagement with diverse public programs and community events.
• Professional development in a collaborative environment.