Sponsored Research Contracts Lead (Remote)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Sponsored Research Specialist/Contract Administrator within the Division of Sponsored Programs. The role reviews, drafts, and negotiates research agreements and coordinates with internal stakeholders and external sponsors to advance university research.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of experience in pre-award administration or contract negotiation, with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of research-related agreements, including sponsored funding agreements with federal and non-federal sponsors, outgoing subawards and subcontracts, and non-monetary agreements such as confidentiality agreements, data use and transfer agreements, and material transfer agreements.
• Advise faculty, staff, and administrators on sponsored research and contract matters; coordinate with other University offices when specialized review or approval is required; represent the University in negotiations and other interactions with external sponsors and collaborators.
• Interpret and apply University and State policies, sponsor requirements, and applicable federal rules and regulations; provide administrative and compliance support.
• Work collaboratively with University stakeholders and external sponsors to resolve contractual issues and facilitate the University's research and scholarly activities.
• Manage a high volume of complex, deadline-driven work with accuracy and sound judgment.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Pre-award admin

Regulatory analysis

Drafting contracts

Stakeholder collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking a Sponsored Research Specialist/Contract Administrator within the Division of Sponsored Programs. The role reviews, drafts, and negotiates research agreements and coordinates with internal stakeholders and external sponsors to advance university research.

Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of experience in pre-award administration or contract negotiation, with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple