Proposal Development Specialist - 527852
Job no: 527852
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Administrative / Professional
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)
Department/Organization: 750404 - AL Mobility & Power Research Center
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Proposal Development Specialist locates and submits proposals for external funding by researching and disseminating information on funding opportunities. Ensures compliance with all applicable policies and guidelines.
Additional Department Summary: The Alabama Mobility & Power (AMP) Center at The University of Alabama is seeking a dynamic and strategically minded candidate to advance AMP’s mission at the intersection of research, workforce development, and industry engagement. This position plays a dual role: ensuring the effective management and delivery of funded projects and programming, while also supporting partnerships that connect AMP’s expertise to industry, government, and academic collaborators.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of proposal/contract/research project development experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of proposal/contract/research project development experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience engaging with external stakeholders. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary research environment. Demonstrated ability to coordinate proposal development processes and support faculty or research teams. Strong organizational and project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience in research administration, program management, or partnership development.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in or with academic research organizations. Familiarity with federal, state, or industry funding mechanisms and proposal processes. Knowledge of emerging technologies related to transportation, energy, or advanced manufacturing. Proven ability to facilitate collaborations among academia, industry, and government. Proficiency with data tracking and analytics tools for managing proposals, projects, and partnerships.
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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