Sponsored Programs Grant and Contract Specialist II

Job overview

The Sponsored Programs Grant and Contract Specialist II role is hybrid in Montevallo, AL, and is eligible for remote work subject to University policy. The posting lists a pay grade range from $57,200 minimum to $74,300 midpoint. The role supports the University of Alabama’s Sponsored Program Administration department and its faculty and staff. The specialist reviews and processes sponsored-project proposals and budgets, supports pre-award and non-financial post-award administration, and helps ensure regulatory compliance and timely sponsor submissions. This work enables researchers and administrative teams to pursue and manage sponsored funding.

What you'll do

• Assist researchers and staff with sponsored-project proposal and budget review and processing
• ensure compliance with applicable government regulations for pre-award and/or post-award activities
• review grant and contract activities and resolve moderately complex matters
• review and approve proposals and ensure timely submission
• may train OSP and college staff on electronic research administration systems and regulatory requirements
• serve as liaison between the University and sponsors
• assist with identifying sponsored support and preparing and processing funding applications and proposals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sponsored programs specialist

grant administration

contract administration

hybrid

remote eligible by policy

montevallo al

university of alabama

proposal review

budget development

pre-award

post-award administration

sponsor liaison

microsoft excel

monday–friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Remote work is subject to University policy. Required qualifications are a bachelor’s degree and four years of grant or contract administration experience, or a master’s degree and two years of such experience.

About the employer

The University of Alabama is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.