What are the responsibilities and job description for the Proposal Development Admin - 520726 position at The University of Alabama?
Pay Grade/Pay Range: 59 Monthly (exempt): - Minimum - $ 48,880.00 Midpoint - $ 70,886.40
Department/Organization: 214107 - Office of Sponsored Eng Programs
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The Proposal Development Administrator is responsible for locating and submitting proposals for external funding by researching and disseminating information on funding opportunities. Ensures compliance with all applicable policies and guidelines.
Additional Department Summary: The College of Engineering Proposal Development Administrator works directly with Engineering faculty members to coordinate large scale proposal development. They will be expected to assist with the preparation of impactful research proposals, coordinate grant writing efforts, lead budget preparation, facilitate compliance, at times prepare significant administrative portions of research proposals, evaluate program solicitations to determine feasibility, and identify teams of faculty and research professionals best equipped to meet program needs. Facilitating the development of strategic partnerships and collaborating with college and central research administration to ensure adherence to University policies and procedures will be expected.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math field and four (4) years of experience in proposal, contract, or research project development administration; OR master's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math field and two (2) years of experience in proposal, contract, or research project development administration.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to effectively interact with a broad community of faculty, researchers, scientists, industrial partners, program managers, staff, students, and funding agencies.
Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math field. Experience coordinating a writing team for one or more large scale proposals. Experience in strategic partnership development. Knowledge or experience with research regulations and compliance.
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 race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other 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. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
Salary : $44,100 - $55,900
