Research Project Manager - 528313

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $54K - $67K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ March 28th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Research Project Manager to oversee and plan the development, implementation, and delivery of research projects in the Alabama Water Institute. The role involves supervising staff and providing guidance to external stakeholders, managing day-to-day operations of the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology, and supporting research initiatives and reporting compliance.

Highlights

Manage and coordinate research project development, implementation, and delivery within the Alabama Water Institute.
Supervise internal staff and provide supervisory guidance to external stakeholders.
Coordinate daily operations and internal communication for NOAA Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH).
Support program management and ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational reporting requirements.
Proficient with project management tools, spreadsheet applications, and computer software relevant to research management.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree with four years of project management experience or a master's degree with two years of experience.
Preferred experience includes working in a university research environment managing large-scale projects.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary.
Salary range: $53,500 to $66,900 annually (Salaried E8 pay grade).
Considers applicants after a background check including social media and Internet sources; prior convictions reviewed individually.