Research Systems and Reporting Director - 527395
Research Systems and Reporting Director - 527395
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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 8:00am - 5:00pm
Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for remote work subject to University policy.
Job Summary:The Research Systems and Reporting 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.
Additional Department Summary:Leads the strategic implementation integration and optimization of electronic research administration (eRA) systems across the institution. Oversees the full lifecycle of system deployment from stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering to vendor coordination testing and training while ensuring continuity of legacy platforms and seamless integration with sponsor systems. Manages ongoing system enhancements data governance frameworks and institutional reporting efforts supporting compliance and data-informed decision-making.
Serves as a key liaison between research administrators IT teams and faculty stakeholders translating operational needs into technical solutions and fostering user adoption through training and support. Applies formal project and change management practices leads a high-performing team and drives continuous improvement aligned with institutional research priorities.
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.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Due to U.S. export control regulations governing information technology and facilities accessed during the performance of this work applicants must be: (1) U.S. citizens or nationals; (2) permanent residents; (3) asylees or refugees; OR (4) individuals otherwise described as protected individuals according to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b).
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. Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to diagnose and solve complex issues. Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with peers customers and stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to diagnose and solve complex issues. 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. Advanced proficiency with major eRA platforms. 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
