Research Support Specialist - Department of Surgery

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Support Specialist in the Department of Surgery supports research by identifying funding opportunities, preparing and submitting grant and contract applications, and providing operational support to help ensure compliance with University of Iowa policies and applicable state and federal laws. The role supports multiple research submissions, including applications to NIH, other federal agencies, medical associations, foundations, and industry sponsors. It also assists with post-award financial administration, regulatory compliance, external communications, and operational and administrative activities. The position may provide functional or administrative supervision of student staff. This is a regular salaried position located at the UI Main Campus in Iowa City, Iowa, at 100% time (40 hours per week).

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

Explore funding opportunities and 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 and support multiple research submissions.
Obtain delegated access to eRA Commons for faculty members applying for federal grants.
Initiate and/or approve routine financial transactions as appropriate.
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, supporting data collection, analysis and management, coordinating a local site, and maintaining website content.
Serve as a liaison with external funding agencies to support research proposal preparation and related negotiations.
Provide functional and/or administrative supervision of student staff members, as needed.