Research Support Manager - College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

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Lead Post-Award Manager, University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The Grant Support Office in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) seeks to hire a Lead Post-Award Manager so support a wide range of exciting research and scholarship across the university's largest college. The CLAS Grant Support Office (GSO), established in 2018, provides a variety of support services to the college's 37 academic departments ranging from health and hard sciences to the arts and humanities.

The Lead Post-Award Manager will manage a talented post-award team and help CLAS researchers navigate the financial and reporting requirements of awarded grants and contracts. The successful candidate will also manage post-award finances and compliance for one or more assigned departments.

Key Responsibilities will include the following:

  • Supervise post-award research support staff and provide leadership for the GSO post-award team (lead group meetings, provide mentorship and training, streamline internal processes and reports).
  • Manage externally and internally funded grants and contracts from both federal and non-federal funding sources, ensuring compliance with federal and university cost principles.
  • Prepare subcontracts and monitor their progress and compliance.
  • Independently and proactively forecast and manage accounts and provide independent post-award financial management of grants and contracts, including ongoing review of actual and projected expenditures.
  • Analyze and reconcile monthly financial statements for a multimillion-dollar portfolio of grants. This includes forecasting and monitoring financial projections from grant budgets and salary release departmental accounts.
  • Recommend and process expenses and change of status personnel appointments to ensure awards stay within budget and comply with federal and university grant regulations.
  • Determine annual and summer salary for faculty from grants; compute salary grant release funds allocated to departments and faculty members. Determine and track dollar and percent effort on grants and set up cost-sharing accounts.
  • Serve as a liaison with departmental administrators and principal investigators from other departments, Grant Accounting, Division of Sponsored Programs, Accounts Payable, and sponsors.
  • Communicate with departments and labs to share university and sponsor compliance updates.
For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to alejandra-romano-mcclain@uiowa.edu.

Required Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience administering grants and contracts, including experience managing budgets for federal, state, and/or private sponsors
  • Experience managing awards from the National Institutes of Health and/or the National Science Foundation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated at an extensive proficiency level.
  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Extensive proficiency in Microsoft computer programs, particularly Excel.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in accounting, business, or related field
  • 6-10 years relevant experience
  • Experience managing sponsored project funding in an academic setting.
  • Experience working with the University of Iowa Research Information System (UIRIS) and University of Iowa financial reports.
To Apply for this position visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and search for requisition #23001483. Position is open until filled.

Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000

CLAS considers hybrid and flexible work arrangements for some positions; options will be discussed during the hiring process

Contact Ali Romano-McClain (alejandra-romano-mcclain@uiowa.edu) for a full position description.

The University of Iowa and Iowa City
The University of Iowa is one of America's premier public universities and Iowa's largest comprehensive research university, with a balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It's home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers and the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop. Innovation thrives here as Iowa City continues to rank as one of the nation's top cities for business and entrepreneurs.

The University of Iowa is a place for great minds to work, grow and thrive. We offer one of the most competitive and comprehensive benefit packages in the Big 10 for all staff with appointments of 50% or more. Health plans, insurance, paid leave, retirement options, and flexible work arrangements are all available. The health and well-being of our faculty, staff, retirees, and students is our top priority.

Nestled along the Iowa River and surrounded by rural rolling hills, Iowa City perennially ranks as one of America's best places to live. Featuring a college-town atmosphere with big-city cultural richness, the Iowa City area has something for everyone including Big 10 sports and world-class music, literature, dance, and theater.

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Research Support Manager
  • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa
Compensation
  • Pay Level: 5A
Contact Information
  • Organization: College of Liberal Arts
  • Contact Name: Ali Romano-McClain
  • Contact Email: alejandra-romano-mcclain@iowa.edu


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