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ASSIST Research Program Manager - 528090

Inside Higher Ed
Tuscaloosa, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $62,300 - Midpoint: $81,000 (Salaried E10)

Department/Organization: 704102 - Office for ASSIST

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

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

Job Summary: The ASSIST Research Program Manager provides project management services that support strategic importance. Serves as a liaison between faculty and campus.

Additional Department Summary: The ASSIST Research Program Manager must be well versed in federal uniform requirements (2 CFR 200), state and sponsor rules and regulations, and University policies with experience independently interpreting funding opportunity requirements and providing optimal customer service in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience at an institution of higher education; OR master's degree and two (2) years of experience at an institution of higher education.

Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate and interact with senior leadership, Principal Investigators, administrators, and other key stakeholders with a customer service perspective. Demonstrated ability to adapt to a changing regulatory environment. Proficiency with electronic research administration systems and Microsoft Office suite.

Detail-oriented, ability to prioritize and take initiative, team-player, organization and project management skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex circumstances and develop meaningful solutions to specific problems in collaboration with colleagues. Proven record of collegial communication and cooperative initiatives among colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications: CRA, CPRA, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Leadership and team management experience, budget development and university sponsored research processes.

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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