Manager, Research Program Development & Grants

Manager, Research Program Development & Grants

Requisition Number:  S3848P

Job Summary
The College of Agriculture and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station are seeking candidates for a Manager, Research Program Development & Grants position to provide strategic support in the identification, development, management, and expansion of research programs.

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Essential Functions

• Reviews and corrects documentation for compliance with University, legal, cost accounting standards, and other State, Federal, or sponsor guidelines. Coordinates and manages efforts with research support units as needed – The Office of Research Security, Office of Compliance, and the Office of Contracts and Grants Accounting. Serves as a liaison for the college of Agriculture with the Office of Sponsored Programs on post award activities such as no cost extensions, contract modifications, additional funding executions, and budget revisions. Prepares and manages documentation efforts to facilitate workflow to ensure timely submission of research proposals to external funding resource entities.
• Trains and manages new and existing employees within the college of Agriculture in research proposal development, electronic research administration, internal processes and procedures, external funding agency requirements and research award management. Identifies continuing education and professional development opportunities for current staff.
• Assists in the development of research training opportunities including in-person training. The position would help design and implement training strategies for College faculty and staff related to proposal processes.
• Works with Associate Dean for Research to process all proposals and submissions to commodity groups.
• Supports other activities that may arise aimed at increasing productivity in strategic research areas and external funding opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• The minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field and 5 years of experience in developing research opportunities, grant preparation, grant accounting with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.

*Must have at least 1 year of experience supervising full-time employees.

• Quantitative, qualitative & analytical skills; Must understand budgets, budget development and the ability to quickly and accurately review and make corrections; Organizational ability to manage the flow of incoming & outgoing correspondence.
• Office software programs, including spreadsheets, databases and dashboards, smartsheets and being able to navigate government websites.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with post award grant accounting desired.

Salary Range: $54,400 - $92,500

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please utilize the attachment feature in the online application system and attach a letter of interest and resume. Only complete application materials will be considered.

Link for Postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/47573

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