Research Project Manager - Flexible Work Options

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a Research Project Manager to join ResearchPOST, a centralized team of project managers supporting sponsored research across university units. The role manages a portfolio of projects with three-month terms and is ideal for candidates who excel in coordination, stakeholder engagement, and documentation.

The position emphasizes budget oversight, compliance, and collaboration with faculty, staff, sponsors, and partners.

Qualifications

• Background in conducting or supporting research projects.
• Previous experience working in a university environment.
• Experience with Federal regulations and agency policies and guidelines for sponsored research.
• Demonstrated experience implementing project management in accordance with industry-standard principles and best practices.
• Experience developing and managing strategic partnerships.
• Experience with financial administration, such as budget monitoring, reporting, etc.

Responsibilities

• Partner with principal investigators and research teams to support the planning, coordination, and execution of sponsored research projects.
• Coordinate and monitor project timelines, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and resources to support successful project outcomes.
• Maintain project management tools, reports, and documentation to monitor progress and support compliance requirements.
• Coordinate communications, meetings, and activities among faculty, staff, sponsors, collaborators, and other stakeholders.
• Support post-award administration activities, including budget monitoring, financial reporting, forecasting, and sponsored project management.
• Maintain project records, documentation, and reporting materials related to project deliverables and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to support successful project outcomes.
• Assist with workshops, training opportunities, outreach efforts, and communication initiatives that advance research programs and partnerships.
• Provide general administrative and operational support for research projects and initiatives.

Skills

Research experience

University environment experience

Federal regulations knowledge

Project management best practices

Strategic partnerships

Budget monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a Research Project Manager to join ResearchPOST, a centralized team of project managers supporting sponsored research across university units. The role manages a portfolio of projects with three-month terms and is ideal for candidates who excel in coordination, stakeholder engagement, and documentation.

The position emphasizes budget oversight, compliance, and collaboration with faculty, staff, sponsors, and partners.