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Manager, Research Program Development & Grants

Auburn

$56,610-$96,230

tuition assistance

United States, Alabama, Auburn

1550 East Glenn Avenue (Show on map)

Feb 28, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number	S4274P
Home Org Name	ACES TVREC
Division Name	AL Cooperative Extension System
Position Title	Manager, Research Program Development & Grants
Job Class Code	HC92
Appointment Status	Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term	No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary	The ACES Business Office is seeking candidates for the position of Manager, Research Program Development & Grants. The individual in this position provides varied and high level professional and technical support to the ACES Business Office as well as ACES employees, overseeing daily operations of promoting, identifying, and managing externally funded grants and contracts. EXTENSION: The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach organization for the land grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. Its educational programs grow from these two land grant university campuses to serve the people of Alabama. Science-based educational programs are delivered that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. Information and programs are available online or in person through all 67 County Extension Offices and at teaching sites throughout Alabama communities. For more information, please see https://www.aces.edu/. About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community. Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more! Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn.
Essential Functions	Reviews and corrects documentation for compliance with University, legal, cost account accounting standards, and other State, Federal, or sponsor guidelines. Coordinates and manages efforts with research support units as needed - The Office of Research Security, Office of Compliance, and the Office of Contracts and Grants Accounting. Serves as a liaison with the Office of Sponsored Programs on post award activities such as no cost extensions, contract modifications, additional funding executions, and budget revisions. Prepares and manages documentation efforts to facilitate workflow to ensure timely submission of research proposals to external funding resource entities. Trains and manages new and existing employees within ACES in proposal development, electronic research administration, internal processes and procedures, external funding agency requirements and research award management. Identifies continuing education and professional development opportunities for current staff. Assists in the development of training opportunities including in-person training. The position would help design and implement training strategies for faculty and staff related to proposal processes. Develops and coordinates efforts to engage with external grant agencies and research providers designed to enhance the college/school's knowledge of research opportunities. Researches and identifies grant opportunities that support programs and initiatives. Develops competitive grant proposals to foundations, state, and federal funding agencies. Oversees and assists with writing, editing, and proofreading text of contracts and grants including reorganizing content for better flow, rewording for clarity, and editing to comply with style guidelines. Coordinates the development of interdepartmental proposals. Monitors funded grants, including record management of the department. Supervise and provide guidance to a Grants Specialist, overseeing their recruitment, training, and professional development to ensure efficient management of the organization's grant portfolio. Supports other activities that may arise aimed at increasing productivity in strategic areas and external funding opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to the position.

At least 5 years of experience in developing research opportunities, grant preparation, grant accounting with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and accountability. Must have at least 1 year of experience supervising full-time employees.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications	A Master's degree is preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range	$56,610-$96,230
Job Category	Executive/Director/Management
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:	Auburn
State position is located:	AL
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date	02/25/2025
Closing Date
EEO Statement	AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.
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