College Research Coordinator II - 527468
Job no: 527468
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Accounting/Bookkeeping, Administrative / Professional
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 204671 - Institute for Soc Sciences Res
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The College Research Coordinator II assists researchers and staff within a department, unit, or college with proposal preparation and review, proposal budget development, award administration, and related activities under moderate supervision. Provides guidance on compliance with Federal, State, and Local government regulations related to pre-award and/or post-award sponsored project activities. Participates in training as required by the Office for Research & Economic Development and serves as a liaison for the college to ORED.
Additional Department Summary: Works closely with the Director, faculty investigators, and central university offices to support a growing portfolio of sponsored research activity. Oversees the full grant life cycle, from proposal preparation and submission through post-award management, compliance monitoring, and project closeout. Provides oversight of research administration staff to ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting, effective budget management, and adherence to sponsor and university policies. Supports strategic initiatives and special projects to strengthen the Center’s research infrastructure and capacity.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of grant and/or contract administration experience; OR master's degree.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong organizational, time-management, and analytical skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems. Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and external sponsors. Capacity to balance multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Sound judgment in interpreting policies and advising faculty on compliance.
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with The University of Alabama systems (e.g., OSP, C&G, Concur, ePA). Experience leading special projects, process improvements, or strategic initiatives in research administration.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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