Undergraduate Research Program Manager - 529078

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $57K - $74K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ April 18th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring an Undergraduate Research Program Manager. This role involves developing, planning, and executing several student-oriented programs within the Office for Undergraduate Research, managing multiple program budgets, supervising student office staff, supporting program assessment, and coordinating logistics for large-scale events. The manager may also teach courses related to the Emerging Scholars Program and recruit students for the Research Apprenticeship Program.

Highlights

Develops and executes programs including Research Apprenticeship, Student Led Research Grants, and Research Roundtable.
Manages multiple program budgets and supervises graduate and undergraduate office staff.
Supports benchmarking, assessment, and evaluation of program data to guide future planning.
Coordinates logistics for major events such as the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Conference, Faculty Research Showcase, and Paper Writing competition.
May teach courses UA 155 or UA 156 related to the Emerging Scholars Program.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication, strong organizational and management skills, and ability to work with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in Higher Education or related field, project/program management experience, teaching experience, and research experience.
Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and meet age and driving record requirements.
Salary range is $56,600 to $73,600 (Salaried E9).
Position is within the Capstone Center for Student Success in Academic Affairs.