Sponsored Programs Coordinator
Ainsley Elliott joined the University of San Diego’s Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) in June 2025 as the Research Affairs Coordinator. In this role, she serves as the primary point of contact for the OSP, managing workflow and prioritizing tasks for both the Director and the department. Her responsibilities include extensive data management, coordination of award activities, generation of reports detailing proposals and awards, and providing essential training on systems such as Cayuse, Cognos, and CITI.
Ainsley is an accomplished graduate of Texas Christian University, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Geography/GIS, where she earned the distinction of Honors Laureate and graduated Summa Cum Laude.


