Posting Details
Position Number003843Position TitleExecutive Director, Research Development & Administration - COM - 003843DivisionCollege of MedicineDepartment710150 - Research OfficeMinimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in business, science, public health/administration or social sciences from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and seven years of experience performing grant development and administration in a managerial/supervisory capacity. Working knowledge of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars related to grant administration in higher education is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s College of Medicine Research Office is seeking to hire an Executive Director, Research Development & Administration. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Oversees the office responsible for grants and contracts development and post-award management in the College of Medicine (COM).
- Recruits, trains and allocates College of Medicine Research Administration and Development (COM-RAD) staff, providing guidance and leadership to staff on proposal and budget development and post-award processes.
- Provides leadership and guidance to a diverse team of staff who assist faculty, staff, and trainees in proposal and budget development, Just-In-Time submissions, reporting, sponsor policy, transfers, and post-award processes to ensure accurate and timely submissions and compliance with federal, state, and sponsor requirements, and University policies.
- Establishes a strong working relationship with the Associate Dean for Research of the College of Medicine, other administrative leaders in the University and Health System, Department Chairs, and researchers in department and divisions.
- Ensures that the COM-RAD provides outstanding technical and administrative guidance and support to faculty and staff seeking extramural funding.
- Advises researchers concerning the management of grants and contracts.
- Develops and implements written policies and procedures for the administration of research in conjunction with executive leadership of USA.
- Manages the budget of COM-RAD, advising the COM Associate Dean for Research of variance and needs.
- Evaluates the structure of COM-RAD to ensure adequacy of staff levels and experience, clarity of team roles and responsibilities, and workload distribution regularly.
- Hires new staff as needed and oversees their onboarding and training.
- Tracks productivity metrics and engages in process improvement to meet goals of efficiency and enhanced customer service.
- Serves as liaison with external funding agencies and professional research organizations, and as point-of-contact for desk review audits and site visits by federal or non-federal sponsors.
- Communicates effectively with researchers to ensure they are aware of funding opportunities and of any new internal or external sponsor policies related to grants.
- Maintains and enhances databases for tracking submissions and awards, and applies data analytic tools to monitor funding levels, success rates and funding trends for reporting to the Whiddon COM leadership.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports analyzing research activity in the College.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date05/15/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
Optional Documents- Cover Letter
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