OSP Grant and Contract Specialist I - 528261

Job no: 528261
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Advising/Peer Support, Research/Scientific

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)


Department/Organization: 702201 - Sponsored Program Admin


Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm


Job Summary: The OSP Grant and Contract Specialist I assists researchers and staff in the review and processing of sponsored project proposals and budgets under general supervision. With guidance, ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local government regulations related to pre-award and/or post-award sponsored project activities. Provides oversight and review of grant and contract activities prepared by the researchers and their administrative teams and provides resolution on standard matters. Reviews and approves proposals with responsibility for timely submission to the sponsor. Serves as the liaison between the University and the sponsor. May provide instruction to college level staff on use of electronic research administration systems and regulatory requirements.


Additional Department Summary: Assists faculty and staff in analyzing sources of sponsored support, in preparation and processing of applications and proposals for sponsored funding, and in pre-award and non-financial post-award administration of contracts and grants.


Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of grant and/or contract administration experience; OR master's degree.


Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel. Customer service-oriented with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.


Preferred Qualifications: Approximately two years of professional work experience. Experience in the preparation and processing of grant and/or contract proposals and sponsored agreement administration is highly desired. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, budget development and proficiency with database applications.


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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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 to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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