Sr Sponsored Research Spec

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required
A Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrate typically 3-5 years research administration experience.
• Demonstrate typically 3-5 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 work autonomously, problem solve 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.

Highly Desirable Qualification

• Ability to handle a complex portfolio of work in an intensive multi-tasking environment. 
• Ability to work well under deadline pressures without sacrificing accuracy or customer service.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA).

Desirable Qualifications

• Working knowledge of higher education policies, procedures and regulations related to research administration
• Experience working with an academic sponsored-research information system.
• Experience creating and submitting grant proposals through e-systems (e.g., Cayuse, NIH eRA Commons, Research.gov, grants.gov).
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Ability to work remotely for sustained periods of time.

Application Details and Instructions:

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 subject to a criminal background check verification of academic credentials. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Contact:  Sarah Tillman (sarah-tillman@uiowa.edu)