Research Systems Director - 526858

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $102K - $143K

💻 Research

🗓️ June 18th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Research Systems Director. The director leads the implementation, integration, and maintenance of enterprise electronic research administration systems, ensuring alignment with the university's research strategy and compliance requirements. They collaborate across administrative units, academic departments, IT, and external partners to modernize and support research infrastructure.

Highlights

Leads strategic implementation and sustainment of electronic research administration (eRA) systems.
Ensures research systems support compliance, operational needs, and research strategy.
Coordinates integration of internal research administration systems and external sponsor systems.
Requires strong leadership in system implementation and post-launch operations.
Knowledge of research lifecycle, federal compliance, and sponsored project administration.
Preferred experience with eRA platforms such as Cayuse, Kuali, InfoEd, and Huron.
Master’s degree with six years or bachelor’s degree with eight years in research administration or enterprise system implementation.
Strong communication skills and ability to manage complex IT research infrastructure.
Salary range: $101,900 to $142,700 (Salaried E15).
Position falls under the AVP for Research Sponsored Programs & CGA department.