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Research Support Specialist (Post-Award), University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Do you have a passion for collaboration, a keen eye for detail, and want to be part of a team enabling exciting research and scholarship?  The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is seeking a Research Support Specialist to support discovery and creativity in the University of Iowa's largest college. The successful candidate for this position will work in a collaborative environment with a dedicated and supportive team.

The CLAS Grant Support Office (GSO), established in 2018, provides a variety of support services to the college's 31 academic departments, schools, and programs ranging from natural sciences and mathematics to the arts and humanities. As a member of the GSO post-award, this person will have assigned departments and a portfolio of researchers to support. 

After a sufficient orientation period, this position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a portfolio of externally and internally funded grants and contracts from a variety of sponsors, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university cost principles. 
  • Analyze and reconcile monthly financial statements for grants and contracts. This includes developing grant expenditure and personnel effort projections for individual projects and portfolios.
  • Meet with principal investigators on a regular basis to ensure they have sufficient information to make informed and appropriate award management decisions.  
  • Serve as a liaison with departmental administrators and principal investigators from other UI departments, Grant Accounting, Division of Sponsored Programs, Accounts Payable, and sponsors.  
• Stay abreast of current trends in research administration, changes in sponsor requirements, and uniform guidance and communicate this information to department administrators and researchers.
• Collaborate with pre-award support staff and faculty to ensure compliance with contract/grant terms in accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations. 

For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to kellie-kucera@uiowa.edu.

Education Required:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required Qualications:

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated at a working proficiency level.
• Evidence of work experience requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft computer programs, especially Excel.

Desired Qualications:

• An advanced degree such as an MS, MA, or MBA, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing high quality customer service in a deadline driven environment.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience, especially working with federal sponsors
• Working knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience working with the University of Iowa electronic financial reports (EFR), and UI Research Information System (UIRIS).
• Experience preparing and submitting federal, state, and/or private grants and contracts.

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. 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. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.

For additional questions, please contact: Kellie-Kucera@uiowa.edu

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 4A. 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.
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