Senior Research Awards Administrator

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous vacation and holidays

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University in Ames, IA is seeking an Award Administrator, a Research Administrator II, to manage sponsored research awards, agreements, and amendments. The role emphasizes compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies, and offers opportunities to support faculty and staff on research administration matters.

The position is on-site in Ames with a three-year fixed term and potential renewal, and requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience, plus CRA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Review, set-up, and manage sponsored research awards, agreements, and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, university policies, and applicable regulations.
• Review and approve post-award requests, budget revisions, and funding actions.
• Develop and submit post-award prior-approval requests to sponsors.
• Provide guidance and support to faculty and staff on research administration matters.
• Coordinate award transfers, pre-award spend requests, and other post-award activities.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer subaward agreements and related monitoring activities.
• Review and process internal funding awards and related compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support sponsored project administration and research operations.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives, policy development, and training efforts.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation within research administration systems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Iowa State University in Ames, IA is seeking an Award Administrator, a Research Administrator II, to manage sponsored research awards, agreements, and amendments. The role emphasizes compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies, and offers opportunities to support faculty and staff on research administration matters.

The position is on-site in Ames with a three-year fixed term and potential renewal, and requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience, plus CRA