Research Support Coordinator - Microbiology & Immunology (50 - 60%)

About the role

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is seeking applicants to support grant and research administration. This Research Support Coordinator will work closely with the Research Support Manager to ensure high-quality grant submissions and post-award reporting, focusing on pre- and post-award activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate information between staff, PIs, sponsoring agencies, the Division of Sponsored Programs, and Grant Accounting.
• Work with the Research Manager to evaluate funding opportunities, prepare and review proposals for completeness, and route proposals.
• Perform administrative support tasks such as responding to inquiries, data collection, analysis and management, and preparing agendas.
• Prepare and maintain budget projections, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial reports.
• Compile information for new funding award announcements and collaborate with administrative staff to develop social media communications.
• Prepare Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) in the NIH eRA Commons system with the Research Manager.
• Prepare UIRIS routing forms for grant applications, renewals, resubmissions, contracts, and material transfer agreements.
• Provide training and assistance to faculty and staff for various financial reports, systems, and tools.
• Process requests for subawards on grants, prepare required documents, and monitor subaward invoices.

This position is 50–60% time, based on candidate preference.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to three years of grant-related experience.
• Familiarity with budgets and budget preparation in an administrative role.
• Experience with Cayuse, eRA Commons, Proposal Central, and Research.gov applications.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment under deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications

• Pre-award grant application experience.
• Basic understanding of post-award grant accounting.
• Experience with NIH training and fellowship grants.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Experience developing and managing grant budgets, including interpreting and applying sponsor guidelines and cost principles.
• Experience working with University of Iowa grant and financial systems.
• Experience working with federal grants.

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Pay

Pay Grade: 3A (Professional and Scientific Pay Structure).

Schedule

Part-time, on-campus position.