Grant & Research Administration Specialist

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa seeks a Research Support Specialist to help expand grant opportunities, prepare proposals, and ensure compliance with UI policies and laws. You will assist in pre-award submission, budget preparation, and coordination with funding agencies.

Responsibilities include post-award administration, regulatory compliance, and external communications, with potential supervision of student staff as needed. Strong Excel and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with online application systems (CAYUSE, NIH eRA Commons) desirable.
• Experience with NIH eRA Commons as a delegate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support grant exploration and development for NIH and other agencies.
• Prepare and review grant proposals and budgets.
• Assist with post-award administration and financial transactions.
• Monitor compliance with university policies and regulations.
• Coordinate external communications with funding agencies.
• Provide supervision of student staff as needed.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CAYUSE

NIH eRA Commons

Job description

The University of Iowa seeks a Research Support Specialist to help expand grant opportunities, prepare proposals, and ensure compliance with UI policies and laws. You will assist in pre-award submission, budget preparation, and coordination with funding agencies.

Responsibilities include post-award administration, regulatory compliance, and external communications, with potential supervision of student staff as needed. Strong Excel and communication skills required.