Research Support Manager - Physics
Education Required:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Extensive experience (3-5 years) managing federal grants and contracts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated at an extensive proficiency level.
- Evidence of work experience requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience handling multiple competing deadlines.
- Extensive proficiency in Microsoft computer programs, particularly Excel.
Desired Qualifications:
- An advanced degree such as an MS, MA, or MBA, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 6-8 years relevant experience.
- Experience managing and/or submitting NASA grants.
- Experience working with federal agency electronic systems such as Grants.gov and NSPIRES.
- Experience managing sponsored project funding in an academic setting.
- Working knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Experience working with the University of Iowa electronic financial reports (EFR), and UI Research Information System (UIRIS).
- Experience preparing and submitting federal, state, and/or private grants and contracts.
Position and Application details:
In order 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 14 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.
To request a full job description or for additional questions, please contact: kellie-kucera@uiowa.edu
Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 5A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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