Research Development Coordinator

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Development Office (RDO) seeks a Research Development Coordinator who will provide exceptional customer service while delivering administrative support and coordination for programs within the RDO and the Office of the Vice President for Research, including strategic funding initiatives. This role serves as a key point of contact for faculty and research teams, ensuring timely, professional assistance throughout the research development process. Responsibilities include supporting interdisciplinary teams pursuing large-scale projects by identifying funding sources and assisting with grant proposal preparation; facilitating internal funding programs and managing institutional limited submission opportunities; and coordinating competitive intelligence activities, proposal reviews, and program logistics such as calendaring, website updates, and communications. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, responsiveness, and a commitment to building positive relationships with individuals from varied backgrounds. Work Modality: Hybrid within Iowa To learn more about the department visit https://research.uiowa.edu/research-development-office For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below. About Pay and Compensation: Pay Grade: 3A Qualifications: Education or Equivalency Required: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service. Please include specific examples of how you have provided outstanding service in your resume or cover letter.
• Typically, 6 months – 1 year administrative or program experience and/or project management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated at a working proficiency level.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and high reliability.
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with research development and/or research administration, including knowledge of processes, tools, and services for proposal development, strategic research advancement, or enhancement of collaboration/Team Science (6 months - 1 year).
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations, and experience working with the University of Iowa Research Information System (UIRIS).
• General understanding of federal funding agencies and/or private foundations.
• Direct experience advising researchers on appropriateness of funding sources and strategies for interactions with agencies.

Responsibilities

• supporting interdisciplinary teams pursuing large-scale projects by identifying funding sources and assisting with grant proposal preparation
• facilitating internal funding programs and managing institutional limited submission opportunities
• coordinating competitive intelligence activities, proposal reviews, and program logistics such as calendaring, website updates, and communications

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees