GRANTS & CONTRACTS OFFICER

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Grants and Contracts Officer to manage grant proposals and contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, alongside a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. UAB offers a comprehensive benefits package including a pension and educational assistance.

Benefits

State-funded pension

Retirement match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Discounts on cultural events

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience required.
• Legal background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with researchers and funding sources.
• Support development and submission of grant proposals.
• Negotiate contracts with funding sources.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

PC Applications

Databases

Job description

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Grants and Contracts Officer responsible for maintaining contact with researchers, project administrators, and external funding sources to support the development, review, and submission of grant and contract proposals, ensuring compliance with regulations. The role involves extensive contract negotiation with funding sources.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, knowledge of PC applications, databases, and data analysis. A team-oriented attitude is essential, and a legal background is a plus.

Salary Range: $57,940 - $94,150

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Science, or related field, and five (5) years of related experience. Work experience cannot substitute for education.

UAB Benefits: UAB offers a state-funded pension, retirement match, educational assistance, parental leave, and discounts on cultural and entertainment events. For details, visit UAB’s Benefits webpage.

Location: University

Job Category: Professional & Managerial

Organization: 120200000 Office of Sponsored Programs

Employee Status: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement: Remote/Hybrid Eligible

Equal Opportunity: UAB is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Concerns can be reported to UAB’s Title IX Coordinator. More info at uab.edu/titleix.