Research Support Specialist - Department of Surgery

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Support Specialist supports research in the Department of Surgery by identifying funding opportunities, preparing and submitting grant and contract proposals, and providing operational and administrative support. The role helps ensure compliance with University of Iowa policies, grant and contract terms, and state and federal regulations. Responsibilities also include post-award financial support, communication with external funding agencies, and possible functional or administrative supervision of student staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with various agency online application systems.
Experience with the CAYUSE proposal submission system.
Experience with NIH eRA Commons as a delegate.

Responsibilities

Prepare grant and contract applications for NIH, other federal agencies, medical associations, foundations, and industry.
Prepare research and grant proposals, evaluate requests for proposals, and review proposals before submission.
Prepare budgets for outgoing grants in accordance with application instructions.
Support multiple research submissions.
Access eRA Commons as a delegate for faculty applying for federal grants.
Initiate and/or approve routine financial transactions as needed.
Monitor proposal budget preparation for compliance with grant and contract terms, agency spending policies, University policies, and state and federal regulations.
Provide administrative support for research, which may include organizing meetings and events, responding to inquiries, recruiting research participants, monitoring research protocols, managing data collection, analysis and management, serving as a local site coordinator, and maintaining website content.
Serve as a liaison with external funding agencies in support of research proposal preparation.
May provide functional and/or administrative supervision of student staff members.