Research Support Specialist

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants and Research Services Center (GRSC) team seeks applicants who are eager to support grant and research administration services in the College of Education. The Research Support Specialist is in the GRSC and will work closely with the entire team to ensure high quality grant submissions. The position will focus on pre-award activities initially and will also include opportunities to be trained in post-award and research development activities.

Requirements

Bachelor degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. in business, finance, accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
One to three years of grant related experience.
Familiarity with budgets and budget preparation in an administrative role.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
Demonstrated experience with Adobe Acrobat.
Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic and fast paced environment under deadlines.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Pre-award grant application experience highly desirable.
Basic understanding of post-award grant accounting.
Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations.
Experience developing and managing grant budgets, including interpreting and applying sponsor guidelines and cost principles.
Experience working with the University of Iowa grant and financial systems.
Experience with grants and office management.

Responsibilities

Coordinate information between GRSC staff, PI’s, Sponsoring Agencies, the Division of Sponsored Programs, and Grant Accounting.
Update database weekly to reflect grant submission/awards/appointments and enter faculty/staff effort.
Perform routine review of grant funding agency regulations to identify/obtain specific grant or guideline information and updates to assure information is integrated into grant submission documents appropriately.
Work with Research Manager evaluate requests for proposals (RFP); prepare and review proposals to assure completeness; route proposals.
Perform other administrative support tasks in support of the research (e.g., respond to inquiries, data collection, analysis and management; prepare agendas, prepare meeting minutes, etc.).
Provide extensive contact with sponsored programs, grant accounting and federal and non-federal agencies and provide counsel and assistance to Pl's on internal and external policies
Interact with departmental administrators and principal investigators from other departments and colleges; interact with Grant Accounting, Division of Sponsored Programs, Accounts Payable, and Program Officers regarding inquiries about contracts and grants.
Communicate with University of Iowa units regarding inquiries about contracts and grants within the College of Education.