Senior Grants Administrator & Research Operations Lead

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Grants Administrator-SPH to oversee the department’s sponsored research administration with minimal supervision. The role manages complex pre-award and post-award activities, ensures compliance, and supports faculty and staff as the primary research administration resource.

In-person required during a 6-month probationary period. The position is hybrid-eligible and collaborates with multiple UAB units and external partners to maintain organized records

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Seven years of related experience required; substitutions not allowed.
• Ability to manage both pre-award and post-award activities and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, review, submission, and administration of sponsored funding applications from proposal planning through post-award.
• Ensure deadlines, accuracy, compliance, and submission by departmental, institutional, and sponsor deadlines.
• Provide training and guidance to faculty, staff, and graduate students in research administration.
• Supervise a Program Manager and Program Director; establish assignments, priorities, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Coordinate complex submissions, transfers, and PI changes; maintain organized records of decisions and approvals.
• Represent the department on research administration matters and coordinate with UAB units and external partners.
• Maintain complete, accurate administrative records and ensure compliance with IRB and sponsor requirements.

Skills

Independence

Communication

Deadline awareness

Integrity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Grants Administrator-SPH to oversee the department’s sponsored research administration with minimal supervision. The role manages complex pre-award and post-award activities, ensures compliance, and supports faculty and staff as the primary research administration resource.

In-person required during a 6-month probationary period. The position is hybrid-eligible and collaborates with multiple UAB units and external partners to maintain organized records