Manager, Research Program Development & Grants

The College of Agriculture and Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station are seeking candidates for a Manager, Research Program Development & Grants position to provide strategic support in the identification, development, management, and expansion of research programs.

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1) Reviews and corrects documentation for compliance with University, legal, cost accounting standards, and other State, Federal, or sponsor guidelines. Coordinates and manages efforts with research support units as needed - The Office of Research Security, Office of Compliance, and the Office of Contracts and Grants Accounting. Serves as a liaison for the college of Agriculture with the Office of Sponsored Programs on post award activities such as no cost extensions, contract modifications, additional funding executions, and budget revisions. Prepares and manages documentation efforts to facilitate workflow to ensure timely submission of research proposals to external funding resource entities.

2) Trains and manages new and existing employees within the college of Agriculture in research proposal development, electronic research administration, internal processes and procedures, external funding agency requirements and research award management. Identifies continuing education and professional development opportunities for current staff.

3) Assists in the development of research training opportunities including in-person training. The position would help design and implement training strategies for College faculty and staff related to proposal processes.

4) Works with Associate Dean for Research to process all proposals and submissions to commodity groups.

5) Supports other activities that may arise aimed at increasing productivity in strategic research areas and external funding opportunities.

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The minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, Accounting, or closely related field and 5 years of experience in developing research opportunities, grant preparation, grant accounting with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability.

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