Grant and Contract Specialist III

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department/Organization: 702201 - Sponsored Program Admin

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

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Grant and Contract Specialist III trains and assists Office of Sponsored Programs team members in the review of complex sponsored project proposals, budgets, and interpretation of regulations, policies, and other complex matters. Assists in the development and implementation of Sponsored Programs policies and procedures.

Additional Department Summary: This position will mentor Grant and Contract Specialists and assist with resolution of unique and complex matters that arise. This position must maintain a working knowledge of University policies and procedures, and various federal and state regulations governing sponsored research administration and independently interpret and apply them in a variety of situations.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of grant and/or contract administration experience; OR master's degree and three (3) years of grant and/or contract administration experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher and five (5) years of experience in the administration of grants and contracts. CRA is preferred.

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.