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University of Alabama

ASSIST Research Program Manager - 528090

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Tuscaloosa, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $62K - $81K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ December 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an ASSIST Research Program Manager. This role manages projects of strategic importance and acts as a liaison between faculty and campus, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and university regulations while providing excellent customer service.

Highlights
  • Manage strategic research projects and serve as a liaison between faculty and campus.
  • Must be knowledgeable of federal uniform requirements (2 CFR 200), sponsor rules, and university policies.
  • Interpret funding opportunity requirements and support research administration.
  • Requires proficiency in electronic research administration systems and Microsoft Office suite.
  • Communicate effectively with senior leadership, Principal Investigators, and administrators.
  • Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 4 years higher education experience, or Master's degree with 2 years experience.
  • Preferred certifications include CRA, CPRA, or Project Management Professional (PMP).
  • Experience in leadership, team management, budget development, and university sponsored research processes is preferred.
  • Compensation ranges from $62,300 to $81,000 (Salaried E10 pay grade).
  • Position reports to the Office for ASSIST and involves coordination in research program management.