Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

VP Research

Administrative / Professional

Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)

Closing at: Sep 18 2025 - 22:55 CDT
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)
Department/Organization: 702201 - Sponsored Program Admin
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy.
Job Summary: The OSP Grant and Contract Specialist III independently assists researchers and staff in the review and processing of sponsored project proposals and budgets under limited supervision. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local government regulations related to pre-award and/or post-award sponsored project activities. Provides oversight and review of grant and contract activities prepared by the researchers and their administrative teams and provides resolution on complex highly matters. Reviews and approves proposals with responsibility for timely submission to the sponsor. Develops and provides training to OSP and college level staff, including use of electronic research administration systems. Serves as the liaison between the University and the sponsor. Collaborates with key stakeholders to develop procedures and processes that improve business practices.
Additional Department Summary: Mentors grant and contract staff and assists with resolution of unique and complex matters that arise. Maintains working knowledge of University policies and procedures, and various federal and state regulations governing sponsored research administration and independently interpret and apply them in a variety of situations.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and six (6) years of grant and/or contract administration experience; OR master’s degree and four (4) years of grant and/or contract administration experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher and five (5) years of experience in the administration of grants and contracts. CRA is preferred.
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’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster

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