Research Support Specialist - Iowa Institute for Oral Health and Research

University of Iowa

  • Iowa City, IA
  • $59,921 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
The College of Dentistry is looking for a Research Support Specialist to join our Dental Research team! In this role, you will support a broad portfolio of research projects by assisting with the full lifecycle of grants and contracts—from proposal preparation to post-award compliance. You’ll collaborate closely with faculty, funding agencies, and internal departments to ensure smooth, efficient research operations.For a full job description, please send an e-mail to .Key Responsibilities:· Prepare and assist in management of grant proposals, budgets, and submissions.· Ensure compliance with sponsor and university guidelines.· Support post-award activities, reporting, and issue resolution.· Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting.· Work with faculty, funding agencies, and internal offices.· Assist with subawards, routing forms, and documentation.· Provide general administrative support for research projects.· And MORE!Salary: $59,921 to commensurate (Pay Grade: 4A)Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pmMay require occasional overtime.Work Location: On-Site; a hybrid/remote work arrangement may be considered upon completion of training and will be at the discretion of the supervisor with consideration of institutional needs.Required Qualifications:· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required.· 1-year relevant experience working with externally funded grants and grant submissions.· Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen working relationships.· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.· Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel (or equivalent).· Excellent independent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple and concurrent tasks within deadlines.HIGHLY Desirable Qualifications:· Experience with post award grant management including subawards and grant projections.· Experience with NIH Grants policy and proceduresDesirable Qualifications:· Experience with Cayuse proposal submission system.· Experience with NIH eRA Commons as a delegate.· Experience with University of Iowa Routing Forms.· Experience with NIH RPPR’s.· Experience with NIH Training Grants and Training Grant Tables.Position and Application Details:In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a Resume (and mark as “Relevant File”) to their submission. A Cover Letter is recommended; 3 Names of Professional Reference may be required at a later date.Position NOT eligible for University Sponsorship of Employment Authorization.Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact .Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.About Iowa:Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Research Support Specialist
  • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa
Compensation
  • Pay Level: 4A
  • Starting Salary Minimum: 59,921
Contact Information
  • Organization: College of Dentistry
  • Contact Name: COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu
  • Contact Email: COD-Requisitons@iowa.uiowa.edu

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