Grants Manager - Research Development

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and strategic research administration professional to support the continued growth of Des Moines University’s expanding research enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Identify and disseminate external funding opportunities aligned with institutional priorities
• Support faculty and research teams in proposal development and submission preparation
• Cook up grant application timelines, documentation, and internal review processes
• Aid in proposal editing, formatting, and compliance review
• Collaborate with faculty to strengthen competitiveness for external funding
• Develop and deliver research development resources, workshops, and training
• Build relationships across academic and administrative departments to support research growth initiatives
• Monitor sponsor guidelines and emerging funding trends

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in research administration, public administration, life sciences, communications, business, or a related field
• Experience in grant development, research administration, sponsored programs, or higher education administration
• Strong written communication, project coordination, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to interpret sponsor guidelines and funding requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related discipline
• Experience supporting grant proposal development in an academic, healthcare, or research environment
• Familiarity with federal sponsors including NIH, NSF, HRSA, DoD, or private foundations
• Experience with electronic research administration systems and proposal submission platforms
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or related certification preferred

Total Rewards

Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution toward medical coverage, a 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, wellness resources, and generous paid time off.

About DMU

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is a premier medical and health sciences institution offering multiple graduate degree programs across the Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and Health Sciences.