Grant & Research Admin — Radiation Oncology (Hybrid)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care's Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a Revenue Cycle Representative to propose, negotiate, prepare, and administer research contracts and grants with nonprofits, companies, and government agencies for the department.

They will also serve as the Program Administrator for the department's Free Radical and Radiation Biology Graduate Program, coordinating activities and acting as a liaison to faculty, staff, students, and the public.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting or equivalent.
• 1-3 years experience with grant and contract administration.
• 1-3 years experience with government funding accounting or comparable contract administration.
• Knowledge of current local, state, and federal grant regulations is required.
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and database software and experience with large databases for data gathering and reporting.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Identify new sources of funding for basic and translational research; evaluate extramural funding opportunities and interpret guidelines.
• Respond to grant inquiries; assess feasibility and establish timelines for deadlines and progress reports.
• Develop budgets and budget justifications; ensure adherence to timelines.
• Ensure compliance with internal and sponsor deadlines and obtain approvals.
• Assist faculty from other departments with grant applications as requested.
• Prepare proposals, pre-proposals and letters of support.
• Oversee electronic submission processes (e.g., Cayuse, NIH RPPR) and forms to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate sub-award materials with external co-investigators and sponsor guidelines.
• Oversee post-award administration including forecasting, reporting, and financial management.

Skills

Grant and contract administration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

General Ledger System

EPro

MAUI

HRIS

Job description

The University of Iowa Health Care's Department of Radiation Oncology is seeking a Revenue Cycle Representative to propose, negotiate, prepare, and administer research contracts and grants with nonprofits, companies, and government agencies for the department.

They will also serve as the Program Administrator for the department's Free Radical and Radiation Biology Graduate Program, coordinating activities and acting as a liaison to faculty, staff, students, and the public.