Research Support Specialist - Department of Surgery

Support research by exploring funding opportunities, assisting in grant proposal preparation and submission, and operational support by assuring compliance with UI policies, state and federal laws. Key areas of responsibility include grant preparation (pre-award), regulatory compliance, operational/administrative support, external communications and negotiations, leadership and supervision.

• Grant Exploration and Development Prepare grant and contract applications. This includes NIH, other Federal agencies, medical associations and foundations as well as industry applications. Prepare research/grant proposals; evaluate requests for proposals (RFP); review proposals prior to submission. Prepare budgets for outgoing grants in accordance with instructions. Support multiple research submissions. Gain access to eRA commons as a delegate for faculty members who are applying for Federal grants. Post-Award Administration/Financial Responsibility May initiate and/or approve routine financial transactions. Compliance Monitor budget preparation for proposals to be submitted for compliance with contract/grant terms in accordance with agency spending policies, University policies and state and federal regulations. Operational/Administrative Support: May perform other administrative support tasks in support of the research (e.g., organize and facilitate meetings/events, respond to inquiries, recruit research participants, monitor research protocols, data collections, analysis and management; local site coordinator; maintain website content, etc.) External Communication with Negotiations: Liaison with external funding agencies related to supporting research proposal preparation. Leadership/Supervision: may provide functional supervision and/or administrative supervision of student staff members. Percent of Time: 100%, 40 hours per week Location: UI Main Campus Pay Grade: 4A Benefit Highlights:
• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/employee-benefits Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Experience Requirements 1 year of related experience is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel is required. Desired Qualifications Experience with various agency on-line application systems. Experience with CAYUSE proposal submission system is desirable. Experience with NIH eRA Commons as a delegate. Required application materials include a resume/CV and cover letter. Please attach these under "submission relevant materials." Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filling any time after the minimum posting period has ended. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Devin DeAnda at devin-deanda@uiowa.edu.