Staff Careers

The Grants Program Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of two UAH grant programs serving special populations in the North Alabama region. The Regional Autism Network (RAN), strives to connect people with autism, their families, educators, and service providers to the information, services, and supports that best meet their needs. The Ability Sport Network (ASN) encourages participation among North Alabama middle and high school students with physical disabilities in adapted physical activity.

***This is a regular full-time position prorated at 90% time.

Duties/Responsibilities
• Support the day-to-day operations of RAN and ASN, supporting established goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Learn relevant UAH business processes and policies in order to assist with event/activity management, such as purchasing, travel, and facility reservations.
• Follow UAH and grant sponsor policies and procedures regarding operational performance, and document progress toward achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Promote an awareness of autism, adapted sport and physical activity, regional resources, and services available. Post on social media, create newsletters, maintain an email list-serve, maintain the RAN and ASN websites, and distribute materials promoting the programs on campus and region wide.
• Create, organize, and maintain an online collection of resources in the region for autism and adapted physical activities.
• Participate in community outreach initiatives, including public education information tables and disability sport clinics.
• Support RAN and ASN in providing high-quality professional development events and educational programs and technical assistance to professionals.
• Attend scheduled ASN training sessions and games to provide support and assistance as required.
• Some events will be outside of the Huntsville area and will require overnight travel, the cost of which will be covered by the university.
• Communicate and consult with individuals, professionals, and community stakeholders by phone, email, or in person, including answering the UAH RAN phone line.
• Participate in staff meetings, constituency board meetings, AIACC meetings, and the Annual Alabama Autism Conference.
• Maintain records of calls, emails, meetings, activities, services provided, and services requested.
• Contribute to the overall success of the grant programs by working closely with all program staff and by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Contribute to the overall success of the grant programs by working closely with all program staff and by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, special education, physical education, social work, kinesiology or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 1-2 years of full-time verifiable work experience.
• Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or related disabilities, in a professional, volunteer, or personal setting (i.e., supporting a family member with ASD).
• Team member who works collaboratively internally and externally with a variety of people, stakeholders, and organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the North Alabama region regularly and state occasionally.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Knowledge of local, regional, and state resources and programs for ASD.
• Knowledge of adapted sports or services for individuals with physical disabilities.
• Experience in professional social media management, web design, and newsletter compilation and distribution.
• Bilingual candidates who speak and write in Spanish are encouraged to apply.

$40,000 x .9 FTE = $36,000