Sponsored Research Specialist
The University of Iowa, Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP) seeks a motivated, organized and service-oriented professional to assume a key grant reviewer and research administrator role. Responsibilities include performing detailed review and submission of complex grant applications to various funding agencies; meeting sponsor deadlines; and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and University policies and procedures. Candidates should have prior experience in research administration. Experience in proposal development or research will be useful. The ideal candidate will exert independent judgment in decision-making and be accustomed to applying critical thinking skills in a fast-paced, transactional environment. The successful candidate will support research and scholarly activity by reviewing and administering externally funded proposals and agreements and assuring ethical and regulatory compliance on behalf of the University.
For more information about what’s happening in the Division of Sponsored Programs, visit: http://dsp.research.uiowa.edu/
Work Modality: On-site, hybrid or remote within Iowa.
To learn more about the department visit http://dsp.research.uiowa.edu/
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation:
Pay Grade: 4A
Qualifications:
Education or Equivalency Required:
A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Required Qualifications:
· Demonstrate considerable, typically 3-5 years, research administration experience.
· Demonstrate 1-3 years of grant proposal review experience.
· Demonstrate working level proficiency with computer software applications; e.g. able to perform first-level problem resolution before seeking help elsewhere.
· Demonstrate excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
· Demonstrate knowledge of current state and federal sponsored research regulations as they relate to research administration and higher education institutions.
· Ability to solve problems and work under pressure in a high-volume deadline driven environment.
· Demonstrate independent judgment and critical thinking skills.
· Ability to work within a team and alone or with limited guidance, as appropriate.
Desirable Qualifications:
· Working knowledge of higher education policies, procedures and regulations related to research administration.
· Experience working with the University of Iowa Research Information System (UIRIS).
· Experience in creating and submitting grant proposals through E-Systems (e.g., Cayuse, NIH eRA Commons, Research.gov, grants.gov).
· Ability to work remotely for sustained periods of time.
Position and Application Details and Instructions:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
· Cover Letter
· Resume
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.
For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
This position is eligible for hybrid or remote work 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.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
About the University of Iowa
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Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
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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.
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