Research Systems Director - 526858
Research Systems Director - 526858
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Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $101900 - Midpoint: $142700 (Salaried E15)
Department/Organization:702203 - AVP for Res Spon Prog & CGA
Normal Work Schedule:Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy.
Job Summary:The Research Systems Director provides strategic leadership in the implementation integration and long-term sustainment of enterprise electronic research administration (eRA) systems. Ensures research systems support the universitys research strategy compliance responsibilities and operational needs. Provides ongoing oversight and integration of current internal research administration systems and the effective use of external sponsor systems. Serves as a connector across administrative units academic departments IT and external partners to modernize and support research infrastructure.
Required Minimum Qualifications:Masters degree and six (6) years of experience in research administration systems or enterprise system implementation in a higher education or research-intensive environment; OR bachelors degree and eight (8) years of experience in research administration systems or enterprise system implementation in a higher education or research-intensive environment.
Skills and Knowledge:Demonstrated leadership of major system implementations and post-launch operations.
Strong understanding of the research lifecycle federal compliance regulations and sponsored project administration. Proven experience managing cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholder groups.
Strategic thinking with a systems-focused mindset. Ability to manage and sustain complex research IT infrastructure.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across various constituencies. Commitment to data integrity compliance and user-centered service delivery. High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:Masters degree and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience with major eRA platforms (e.g. Cayuse Kuali InfoEd Huron). Familiarity with cloud ERP systems effort reporting systems and research system integrations. Prior supervisory experience and vendor management expertise.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCsKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
