Research Support Specialist - Internal Medicine Administration

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa in Iowa City is seeking a Research Support Specialist for Internal Medicine Administration to assist in grant exploration, proposal preparation, and compliance with policies and regulations. You will support budget development, submission processes, and external communications, with potential supervision of student staff.

Required Bachelor's in Accounting or equivalent, 1 year of related experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 1 year of related experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with various agency online application systems is desirable.
• Experience with the CAYUSE proposal submission system is desirable.
• Experience with NIH eRA Commons as a delegate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare grant and contract applications to NIH, other Federal agencies, medical associations and foundations.
• Prepare research grant proposals; evaluate RFPs; review proposals prior to submission.
• Prepare budgets for outgoing grants in accordance with instructions.
• Support multiple research submissions and grant exploration activities.
• Monitor budget preparation for proposals in compliance with terms and regulations.
• Provide administrative support, organize meetings/events, recruit participants, and maintain content.

Skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CAYUSE

NIH eRA Commons

Job description

Research Support Specialist - Internal Medicine Administration

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.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

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 and 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

1 year of related experience is required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel is required.

Experience with various agency on-line application systems is desirable.

Experience with the CAYUSE proposal submission system is desirable.

Experience with NIH eRA Commons as a delegate is desirable.

Position and Application Details:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 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.

For additional questions, please contact [e-mail].

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 .

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Research Support Specialist
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Ashley Nelson
• Contact Email: [e-mail]