PROGRAM MANAGER II

Overview Program Manager II - (T229222) at University of Alabama at Birmingham. This position will be responsible for administratively managing the research programs of several successful global research faculty with diverse international and US research programs, and for the completion of pre- and post-award activities including grant submissions, subaward contracting, and annual progress reports. It will also manage associated grant and general ledger accounts with monthly reconciliations and projections, monitor effort and effort reporting for staff and faculty, and provide research-related program support including travel coordination for UAB staff and global collaborators, reimbursements, fee-for-service contracts and shipping. Positive interaction with international and local research collaborators and institutions is required. Salary Range : $51,270-$83,300 Responsibilities Responsible for administratively managing a large or complex University program or multiple programs. Provide input in the development of program plans and objectives with responsibility for achieving objectives within defined parameters. Typically supervises small staffs and is responsible for long-range planning. Responsibilities include budgeting, networking/public relations, technical training and assistance, grant and report writing. May handle regulatory responsibilities, contract submissions, and identify research funding. May handle event planning and oversight of construction projects. Design and carry out strategies for grant submissions. Read and understand Request for Applications and other application solicitations and instructions; create timelines and checklists for grant submissions; work with faculty to assist with project budgets and justifications; interact with subaward sites and collect required documents; understand components of submission and assemble the submission; partner with the Office of Sponsored Programs to meet requirements. Post-Award Administration — Design and carry out strategies for post-award administration. Read and understand terms and conditions of Notice of Award letters; build and process subcontracts and annual amendments; update and carefully monitor grant budgets, accounts, and expenditures and track alignment with project and spending goals; set due dates for and assist with post-award reporting such as annual progress reports and other required reporting; process and track subaward invoice payments; initiate financial processes such as rebudgets and cost transfers; serve as a liaison between PIs and researcher sites, collaborators, and sponsors. Financial Oversight & Operations — Design and carry out strategies to ensure proper accounting, monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts; track, check, and plan effort and labor sources for research teams and faculty. Initiate and track approval processes and contracting for special projects such as international travel for collaborators, fee-for-service contracts for services received and rendered; ordering; international shipping of supplies. Training & Policy Engagement — Actively engage with new training opportunities related to research administration via SOM, department, division, sponsor, and UAB resources including seminars, administration meetings, symposia, newsletters, and notices. Actively discuss sponsor and UAB policies with colleagues; read, understand, and implement current and new UAB and sponsor policies. Update and create administration process protocols as needed. Qualifications Education — Bachelor’s degree in a related field. And five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Location and Status Primary Location : University Job Category : Clerical & Administrative Organization — Employee Status : Regular Shift: Day/1st Shift Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite Equal Opportunity UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. #J-18808-Ljbffr