GRANTS & CONTRACTS OFFICER

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

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Grants and Contracts Officer to manage grant proposals and contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a bachelor's degree. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

State-funded pension

Retirement match

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Discounts on cultural tickets

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain contact with researchers and project administrators.
• Provide pre- and post-award support for grant proposals.
• Negotiate contracts with funding sources.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Bachelor's degree in Science

Tools

PC Applications

Databases

Data Analysis

Job description

Job Description - GRANTS & CONTRACTS OFFICER (T226952)

GRANTS & CONTRACTS OFFICER

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Grants and Contracts Officer responsible for maintaining frequent contact with researchers and project administrators across the university and with external for-profit funding sources. The role involves providing pre- and post-award support in developing, reviewing, and submitting grant and contract proposals to ensure compliance with UAB, state, federal, industry, or sponsor regulations. The position also entails extensive contract negotiations with funding sources.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in PC applications, databases, and data analysis. A team-oriented attitude is essential, and a legal background is a plus. Customer service skills are imperative.

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Science, or a related field is required, along with five (5) years of related experience. Work experience may not substitute for the educational requirement.

UAB offers comprehensive benefits including a state-funded pension through the Teacher's Retirement System of Alabama (RSA), a retirement match of up to 5%, educational assistance, parental leave, and discounts on cultural and entertainment tickets. For more details, visit UAB’s Benefits webpage at Benefits & Wellbeing for UAB Employees - Human Resources | UAB.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

120200000 Office of Sponsored Programs

Employee Status

Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement: Remote/Hybrid Eligible (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Equal Opportunity Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment and Educational Opportunity Institution committed to providing equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in its programs and activities. Concerns can be reported to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. More information is available at uab.edu/titleix.