Research Support Coordinator 50% Community and Behavioral Health
The Department of Community and Behavioral Health is searching for a candidate for a 50% Research Support Coordinator that will support a community-engaged research program that develops and delivers disaster preparedness education for older adults. The position supports the research team by assisting with grant exploration and proposal preparation, post-award administration, and compliance with University of Iowa policies and state and federal regulations. In addition to these core duties, the coordinator develops accessible training materials, supports scholarly writing, leads stakeholder engagement, and trains partner organizations to deliver the intervention program in their own communities (train-the-trainer).
Responsibilities:
Grant Exploration and Development
Communicate funding opportunities to the research team and maintain a database of grant applications.
Assist with coordinating, collecting, and preparing data and materials for research and grant proposals.
Evaluate requests for proposals (RFPs), review proposals for completeness, and route proposals through required University channels.
Assist with literature reviews that support proposals, program design, and scholarly products.
Post-Award Administration
May assist with preparing and submitting post-award financial and material reports and schedules for the University and granting agencies.
Compliance
Monitor compliance with contract and grant terms in accordance with University policies and state and federal regulations.
Ensure that training modules and program materials meet accessibility requirements, so that content is usable by older adults, including those with disabilities, and by partner organizations.
Support regulatory committee submissions and approvals as needed (for example, IRB), consistent with University, state, and federal requirements.
Research Program Development and Scholarly Support
Assist with the development of training modules and educational materials for the intervention program.
Update and adapt the program based on feedback from community partners, documenting changes and their rationale.
Help with literature reviews, draft abstracts, and review manuscripts for accuracy, clarity, and consistency with the project's findings.
Stakeholder Engagement and Training
Lead the quarterly Stakeholder Advisory Board (SAB) meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas and materials, facilitating discussion, recording minutes, and following up on action items.
Provide live and online train-the-trainer sessions for participating organizations interested in delivering disaster preparedness education to older adults.
Gather and organize feedback from SAB members, trainees, and partner organizations to inform program improvements.
Operational and Administrative Support
Manage all inquiries that come into the research team about the intervention program, responding directly or routing to the appropriate team member.
Organize and facilitate meetings and events in support of the research.
May recruit research participants, monitor research protocols, assist with data collection, analysis, and management, and serve as a local site coordinator.
May maintain website content related to the program.
External Communication and Negotiations
Responsible for limited external communications, including correspondence with community partners, SAB members, participating organizations, and program inquirers.
Leadership and Supervision
May provide functional and/or administrative supervision of staff or student assistants.
Serves as a lead point of contact for the SAB and for organizations being trained.
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience supporting research, grants, or program administration
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience facilitating meetings or advisory groups
Experience developing or delivering training, ideally for adult learners
Desired
Familiarity with accessibility standards for digital and print materials
Background in public health, gerontology, emergency management, or a related field
Familiarity with University of Iowa grant and compliance systems
Position and Application Details:
This position is eligible for on campus, hybrid within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
- Resume
Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For questions, contact Kay Shie kay-shie@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights:
This is a regular, salaried position. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: Benefits | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa (uiowa.edu)
Additional Information
Classification Title: Research Support Coordinator
Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
Schedule: 50% position
Work Modality Options: on-campus/hybrid within Iowa negotiable
Compensation
Pay Level: 3A
Contact Information:
Organization: College of Public Health
Contact Name: Kay Shie
Contact Email: kay-shie@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
