<p>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.</p> <p>For a full job description, please send an e-mail to COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Prepare and assist in management of grant proposals, budgets, and submissions. </li><li>Ensure compliance with sponsor and university guidelines. </li><li>Support post-award activities, reporting, and issue resolution. </li><li>Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting. </li><li>Work with faculty, funding agencies, and internal offices. </li><li>Assist with subawards, routing forms, and documentation. </li><li>Provide general administrative support for research projects. </li><li>And MORE! </li></ul> <p>Salary: $59,921 to commensurate (Pay Grade: 4A)</p> <p>Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm</p> <p>May require occasional overtime.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Required Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required. </li><li>1-year relevant experience working with externally funded grants and grant submissions. </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen working relationships. </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel (or equivalent). </li><li>Excellent independent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple and concurrent tasks within deadlines. </li></ul> <p>HIGHLY Desirable Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with post award grant management including subawards and grant projections. </li><li>Experience with NIH Grants policy and procedures </li></ul> <p>Desirable Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with Cayuse proposal submission system. </li><li>Experience with NIH eRA Commons as a delegate. </li><li>Experience with University of Iowa Routing Forms. </li><li>Experience with NIH RPPR's. </li><li>Experience with NIH Training Grants and Training Grant Tables. </li></ul> <p>Position and Application Details:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Position NOT eligible for University Sponsorship of Employment Authorization.</p> <p>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 COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu.</p> <p>Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.</p> <p>About Iowa:</p> <p>Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <ul> <li>Classification Title: Research Support Specialist </li><li>Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific </li><li>Schedule: Full-time </li><li>Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa </li></ul> <p>Compensation</p> <ul> <li>Pay Level: 4A </li><li>Starting Salary Minimum: 59,921 </li></ul> <p>Contact Information</p> <ul> <li>Organization: College of Dentistry </li><li>Contact Name: COD-Requisitions@iowa.uiowa.edu </li><li>Contact Email: COD-Requisitons@iowa.uiowa.edu </li></ul>