College Research Coordinator I - 530565

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama seeks a College Research Coordinator I to assist researchers with proposal preparation and review, budget development, and award administration. You will ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and liaise with the division as needed.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-award support for faculty, staff, and students, data management, and reporting. Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher and strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Assist researchers with proposal preparation and review.
• Develop and monitor proposal budgets and awards administration.
• Serve as liaison for the college to the division on pre- and post-award tasks.

Skills

Strong writing

Data management

Bookkeeping

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Verbal communication

Written communication

Financial systems

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial software

HR systems

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization:204101 - Dean's Office-Barefield College A&S

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

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 Division for Research and serves as a liaison for the college to the division.

Additional Department Summary:Provides pre- and post-award support to faculty, staff, and students in the development, submission, and management of internal and external grants and contracts. Assists with proposal development, budgeting, and submission, as well as monitoring awarded funds. Performs moderately complex document preparation, data management, and accounting activities in support of the college's grant and contract efforts. Prepares related reports for various stakeholders.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge:Strong writing, data management, bookkeeping, organizational, and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently using sound judgment to solve unforeseen problems and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and other project stakeholders in a team environment. Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to learn and use university financial and human resource systems, as well as specialized software needed to perform job duties.

Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience developing budgets, working in a higher education environment, and reviewing sponsored project regulations.

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’sKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

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