Contract Subaward Coordinator I - 521790
The University of Alabama

Pay Grade/Pay Range: $53,500 - $80,300

Department/Organization: 702201 - Sponsored Program Admin

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Contract Subaward Coordinator I drafts, issues, and coordinates the execution of new less-complex awards and subawards under federal and non-federal sponsored projects under general supervision. Ensures new awards and subawards are issued in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, prime sponsor requirements, and University policies. Assists with negotiations with funding agencies and subrecipients. Assists with reporting obligations such as the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA).

Additional Department Summary: The Contract Subaward Coordinator I will draft, issue, and coordinate execution of new awards and subawards under federal and non-federal sponsored projects. Ensure new awards and subawards are issued in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, prime sponsor requirements, and University policies. Collaborate with internal and external customers, consult with faculty, department administrators and other internal stakeholders such as the Office for Sponsored Programs, Office for Research & Technology Agreements, Contract & Grant Accounting, and the Office for Research Ethics & Compliance. Assist with reporting obligations such as the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA).

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher and some contract and/or grant administration experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel. Customer service-oriented with the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Approximately two years of professional work experience. Experience in the preparation and processing of grant and/or contract proposals and sponsored agreement administration is highly desired. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles, budget development and proficiency with database applications.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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