- Provides administrative oversight throughout the award
lifecycle by monitoring award requirements, coordinating
modifications and change requests, facilitating reporting
activities, supporting project closeout, and ensuring timely
fulfillment of sponsor obligations.
- Interprets and applies sponsor, federal, state, and University
policies and regulations governing sponsored activities while
providing guidance on compliance matters and coordinating with
appropriate institutional offices.
- Reviews and coordinates sponsored program agreements,
amendments, subcontracts, invoices, and related transactions to
ensure compliance with contractual, financial, and institutional
requirements.
- Serve as a primary resource and liaison for faculty, staff,
sponsors, and administrative units by providing consultation,
problem resolution, and customer-focused support related to
sponsored programs administration.
- Develop and deliver training; assist with the development and
maintenance of policies, procedures, guidance documents, and
resources; monitor changes in the regulatory environment; and
support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen
compliance, service delivery, and research administration
operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree- no specific degree and 4 years of experience
in the administration of contracts and grants
Substitutions Allowed for Education:
When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the
required education, they may normally apply additional relevant
experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2)
years relevant experience per year of required education.
Substitutions Allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required
experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate
education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1)
year relevant education per year of required experience.
Contract Type
Continuing
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- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through
research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our
students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging
our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top
employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits,
educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life
balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers
southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and
easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico
beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering
an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed,
valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education?
Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education
opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification
protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal
Opportunity Compliance's
website to learn
more.
Posted Date
8/17/2026
