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Junior Contracts & Grants Administrator

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Department: Office of Sponsored Programs
Work type: Staff Full-time Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Research Administration

Purpose of the Position:

The Junior Contract Administrator is an entry-level professional role responsible for providing foundational support to the sponsored research community. Key responsibilities include preparing and submitting proposals, monitoring sponsored research award actions, and performing data entry for awards, sub-awards, subcontracts, and related payments, as applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, 1-3 years of full-time verifiable work experience or an equivalent combination of education and years of work experience
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite, in particular, Word and Excel
• Must be familiar with Websites such as Google, IE, Chrome
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and have the ability to work effectively with others in a very fast-paced and highly stressful environment
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply, as well as communicate effectively is required
• Keen attention to detail is required
• Must work well with others in a team environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Office experience in a university setting is desired
• Working knowledge of BANNER Finance - self-service is preferred

Published Salary (if available):

$36,500 -$38,000

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.