Auburn University · 15 hours ago
Manager, Research Program Development & Grants
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $98K/yr
5+ years expAuburn University is seeking a Manager for Research Program Development & Grants to provide professional and technical support to the ACES Business Office. This role involves overseeing grant management, compliance, and training for staff, while also developing competitive grant proposals to enhance research opportunities.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
A Master's degree is preferred
At least 1 year of experience supervising full-time employees
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
A culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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