Senior Award Administrator

Iowa State University

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (OSPA) at Iowa State University is seeking candidates for a Senior Award Administrator, which will be classified as a Research Administrator III. This role thrives in a collaborative environment, building strong relationships throughout the organization. The position is a three-year, fixed-term appointment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5 years of related experience
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
Experience negotiating grants, contracts and cooperative agreements
Experience applying the concepts embodied in the Code of Federal regulations including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Experience that demonstrates knowledge of research administration software systems
Experience with budget review and post-award modifications
Experience creating and delivering training presentations and materials
General knowledge of research compliance requirements including human/animal subjects, conflict of interest, export controls and foreign influence

Responsibilities

Independently review, analyze, develop, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of contracts and agreements under signature authority delegated by the Director of OSPA.
Ensure compliance with ISU internal policies, sponsor guidelines, and federal regulations (2 CFR 200, FAR, DFAR).
Serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and grant coordinators in the administration of such contracts, and agreements.
Analyze requests for subrecipient agreements including risk assessment and subrecipient monitoring.
Independently develop, negotiate, and execute subcontracts and subcontract amendments off ISU prime contracts/agreements under delegated signature authority.
Communicate with faculty, staff, sponsors, and sub-recipients on the pre and post-award management of contracts, agreements, and subcontracts.
Arrange and lead meetings to discuss award/subcontract terms and conditions as well as strategies for negotiating or developing contracts, agreements, and subcontracts.
Ensure award and negotiation data are accurately entered into OSPA database systems to enable ISU’s administration to create accurate reports.
Collaborate with Offices of University Counsel, Research Ethics, Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer, Sponsored Programs Accounting, Procurement Services, Information Technology, Risk Management and others to ensure award compliance with sponsor and ISU policies.
Provide just-in-time guidance or materials for understanding and implementing sponsor-specific regulations and requirements.