Research Support Coordinator, College of Education

Overview

The Grants and Research Services Center (GRSC) team is seeking applicants who are eager to support grant and research administration services in the College of Education
. The Research Support Coordinator position is in the GRSC and will work closely with the entire team to ensure high quality grant submissions. The position will focus on pre-award activities initially and will also include opportunities to be trained in post-award and research development activities.

Location: Lindquist Center

Appointment: Full time 1 year Specified Term.

• Coordinate information between GRSC staff, PI’s, Sponsoring Agencies, the Division of Sponsored Programs, and Grant Accounting.
• Update database weekly to reflect grant submission/awards/appointments and enter faculty/staff effort.
• Review and understand grant solicitations.
• Work with faculty submitting a grant proposal to prepare budget narrative.
• Work with Research Manager in reviewing budget drafts (i.e., description matches funding, alignment with performance measures).
• Provide primary office coverage during standard office hours in coordination with other support staff.
• Field questions from DSP/GAO/faculty/staff/students and direct them to appropriate GRSC staff.
• Interact with departmental administrators and principal investigators; interact with Grant Accounting, Division of Sponsored Programs, Accounts Payable, and Grant Management Specialists regarding inquiries about contracts and grants. Meet with PI/ departmental administrators when needed.
• Communicate with University of Iowa units regarding inquiries about contracts and grants within the College of Education.

To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact Alex-Schutman

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Familiarity with budgets and budget preparation in an administrative role.
• Extensive experience working with Desktop Tools such as Microsoft Word and Excel, including spreadsheets, word processing, email, calendars, managing tasks.
• Ability to work with and build effective relationships with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals
• Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic and fast paced environment under deadlines.

• Experience working with the University of Iowa Research Information System (UIRIS) and other UI financial systems and reports.
• Experience with grants and office management.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

• Resume

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum 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. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For questions, contact Alex Schutman at Alex-Schutman

• Regular salaried position.
  Pay level 3A
  . 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.

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Benefit from health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Additional well-being resources and professional development opportunities are available.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Research Support Coordinator
• Appointment Type:
  Professional and Scientific
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa

Contact Information

• Organization:
  College of Education
• Contact Name:
  Alex Schutman

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.

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