Auburn University’s College of Education is home to innovative thinkers and doers, working together to meet society’s education and health challenges, building better futures for all. Our thriving research environment equips faculty, staff, and students to discover real-world solutions and impact in people’s lives.
To support the college’s broad research initiatives, the College of Education at Auburn University is recruiting a Manager of Research Program Development and Grants. This position will report to the Assistant Dean for Research and will play a crucial role in research proposal development and administration. Responsible for providing primarily research development activities and completing pre-award directives, the manager will serve as the college’s point of contact for all pre-award functions including serving as the supervisor for the college’s pre-award Contracts and Grants Specialist.
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