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University of Alabama

Research Systems and Reporting Director - 527395

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $102K - $143K

💻 Research

🗓️ August 28th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Research Systems and Reporting Director. This role provides strategic leadership to implement, integrate, and sustain enterprise electronic research administration systems, ensuring they align with the university's research strategy and compliance needs. The director oversees internal and external research systems, facilitates collaboration across departments, and modernizes research infrastructure.

Highlights

  • Lead implementation, integration, and optimization of electronic research administration (eRA) systems.
  • Oversee full project lifecycle including stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, testing, and training.
  • Maintain continuity of legacy platforms and integration with external sponsor systems.
  • Manage data governance, institutional reporting, and compliance support.
  • Collaborate between research administration, IT, academic departments, and external partners.
  • Master's degree with 6+ years or Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience in research administration systems or enterprise system implementation.
  • U.S. citizenship or protected status required due to export control regulations.
  • Strong leadership in system deployments, knowledge of research lifecycle and federal compliance.
  • Preferred qualifications include PMP certification, advanced eRA platform proficiency, cloud ERP experience, and vendor management skills.
  • Salary range: $101,900 to $142,700 (Salaried E15).