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Auburn University

Senior Sponsored Programs Officer

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $72K - $130K

💻 Other

🗓️ September 1st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Senior Sponsored Programs Officer. This role manages a Sponsored Programs team and oversees administration activities for extramurally funded research and outreach at Auburn University and its associated institutions. The officer reviews and negotiates contracts and grants, ensures regulatory compliance, manages awards and equipment, and provides training to staff.

Highlights
  • Manage Sponsored Programs team supporting research, instruction, outreach, and extension activities.
  • Review, approve, and negotiate complex contracts and grant documents including fixed price, cost reimbursable agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, university, and sponsor regulations, including conflict of interest, export control, and intellectual property policies.
  • Manage and facilitate award change requests and sponsor-funded equipment lifecycle.
  • Provide regulatory guidance and maintain effective communication with university stakeholders and external sponsors.
  • Possess advanced knowledge of federal regulations such as 2 CFR 200, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and agency-specific requirements.
  • Deliver scheduled and ad hoc training for Sponsored Programs staff and supervise team development and workload.
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, Business Administration, Law, or related field plus 8 years of experience in regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, research management, or related area required.
  • Salary range: $72,190 to $129,940.
  • Experience in interpreting laws and regulations in a higher education environment is preferred.