University of Alabama

Job Summary: The College Research Coordinator I assists researchers and staff within a department, unit, or college with proposal preparation and review, proposal budget development, award administration, and related activities under general 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: Supports the Computer Science (CS) Department and faculty with preparing collaborative funding proposals for sponsored research agencies and industry, including assisting with identifying opportunities, preparing competitive proposals, and managing awarded projects. Pre-award responsibilities include developing budgets, finalizing wording for proposals, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university guidelines, and coordinating submissions. Post-award responsibilities include monitoring expenditures, preparing reports, and assisting with audits. Maintains records of proposals and awards for each faculty member in the department.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills. Good organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting and work at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). High degree of self-motivation and directional initiative. Demonstrated tact, versatility, cooperation, and adaptability.

Preferred Qualifications: MS degree in business or related areas. Two (2) years of experience in grant management or related areas. Experience as a grant specialist and project manager. Experience with Banner, Concur, ASTRA, Everest, Cayuse, reconciling budgets, and knowledge of accounting and purchasing policies and procedures.

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.

College Research Coordinator I - 527743

College Research Coordinator I - 527743 in Tuscaloosa