Research Project Manager

Pay Grade/Pay Range

Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

750501 - Alabama Water Institute (AWI)

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

The Research Project Manager provides oversight and planning for the development, implementation, and delivery of research project(s). May supervise staff and provide supervisory guidance to external stakeholders assisting with the project.

The Alabama Water Institute (AWI) is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join the AWI Project Management team. This position will help coordinate the day-to-day operations of the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH) and is expected to primarily support the coordination, administration, organization, and internal communication efforts of CIROH’s Science Team. The project manager will also assist with program management efforts to support CIROH’s research initiatives and adherence with federal, state, and organizational reporting requirements.

AWI is one of The University of Alabama’s core research institutes. AWI acts as a forum for interdisciplinary research and education by bringing together university researchers, students, and staff to foster collaboration and a broad interdisciplinary focus on water issues that face our world today. AWI-affiliated researchers specialize in water security and quality, remote sensing, hydrological modeling, watershed management and human health through synergies with AWI research programs, including the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology, the Global Water Security Center, and the CONSERVE Research Group.

Continuation in this position is contingent upon the availability of external funding derived from research programs or specific projects.

Bachelor's degree and four years of project management experience; OR master's degree and two years of project management experience.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficient with computers, project management tools, and spreadsheet applications used for research management. Detail oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines, and exercise critical thinking skills. Skills in convening and facilitating various groups. Anticipates and plans proactively for known deadlines and annual cycles.

Experience working in university research context supporting or managing large-scale projects preferred.

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.

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