Grants & Contracts Specialist — Hybrid (Post-Award)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Grants Administrator Specialist-SOE to support research administration in the School of Engineering. The role handles proposal submissions, post-award grants management, and compliance duties with minimal supervision in a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining grant records, preparing reports for investigators, and onboarding and training research personnel. A bachelor's degree and five years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with five years of grants administration experience.
• Experience managing pre- and post-award processes for sponsored programs.
• Ability to operate with independence and train others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee proposal submissions for assigned departments per sponsor guidelines.
• Provide post-award grants and contracts support throughout the lifecycle.
• Serve as Department Effort Officer for assigned department(s).
• Maintain repository of proposals and track awards.
• Generate monthly reports for PIs and handle cost transfers.

Skills

Grants administration

Budget reconciliation

Subcontracts

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Grants Administrator Specialist-SOE to support research administration in the School of Engineering. The role handles proposal submissions, post-award grants management, and compliance duties with minimal supervision in a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining grant records, preparing reports for investigators, and onboarding and training research personnel. A bachelor's degree and five years of related experience are required.