Research Support Specialist
REQUIRES:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 1 year relevant experience working with externally funded grants and grant submissions.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen working relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel (or equivalent).
- Excellent independent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple and concurrent tasks within deadlines.
Desirable:
- Experience with NIH Grants policy and procedures.
- Experience with Cayuse proposal submission system.
- Experience with NIH eRA Commons as a delegate.
- Experience with University of Iowa Routing Forms.
- Experience with NIH RPPR’s.
- Experience with NIH Training Grants and Training Grant Tables.
Application Details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a Resume, Cover Letter recommended, (and mark both as “Relevant File”) to their submission. 3 Names of Professional Reference may be required at a later date.
Job opening are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
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.

