Research Support Specialist - Department of Surgery

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa seeks a Research Support Specialist in the Department of Surgery to support grant exploration, proposal development, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include preparing grant applications, budgets, and submission support; acting as a delegate in NIH eRA Commons; and providing administrative support for research activities and external communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 1 year of related experience is required.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with various agency on-line application systems is desirable.
• Experience with CAYUSE proposal submission system is desirable.
• Experience with NIH eRA Commons as a delegate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant and contract applications for NIH, federal agencies, medical associations, foundations and industry partners.
• Prepare research/grant proposals; evaluate RFPs; 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 applying for Federal grants.
• May initiate and/or approve routine financial transactions.
• Monitor budget preparation for proposals for compliance with contract/grant terms and regulations.
• Provide administrative support for meetings/events, recruit research participants, monitor protocols, data collection and management.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communica

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CAYUSE proposal submission system

NIH eRA Commons

Job description

Research Support Specialist - Department of Surgery

Position Summary

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.

Position Responsibilities

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.
• 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. 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 [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Research Support Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Devin DeAnda

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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