Pre-Award Research Support Manager?

Research Support Manager

The Research Support Manager will contribute to the research mission of IIHR Hydroscience and Engineering by providing pre-award grant support through collaboration in development and submission of competitive grant and contract proposals to a broad range of sponsors.

The College of Engineering and Department of IIHR Hydroscience and Engineering will be hiring one candidate at either the Pre-Award Research Support Manager level or Pre-Award Research Support Specialist level.

Specific Job Duties and Tasks :

• Responsible for pre-award management with a high degree of complexity, from both federal and non-federal funding sources.
• Assist faculty, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and staff with navigating the university's research infrastructure.
• Assist Principal Investigators with preparation of research proposals for external funding.
• Collaborate with post-award support staff and Principal Investigators.
• Collaborate with post-award support staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of grant financial projections.
• Assist faculty with development of compliance information as required for contracts and grant proposals.
• Consult with faculty to discuss, evaluate, and plan for current and future needs and research funding opportunities.
• Establish new user accounts and train faculty and research staff on electronic grant submission systems.
• Serve as a contact for the Division of Sponsored Programs regarding grant submissions.
• Communicate with University of Iowa units to assure compliance and status tracking.
• May provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching, and counseling.

Education Requirement :

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Application Details :

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@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights :

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.