Research Support Specialist - Iowa Institute For Oral Health And Research

Research Support Specialist

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assist in management of grant proposals, budgets, and submissions.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and university guidelines.
• Support post-award activities, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting.
• Work with faculty, funding agencies, and internal offices.
• Assist with subawards, routing forms, and documentation.
• Provide general administrative support for research projects.
• And MORE!

Salary: $59,921 to commensurate (Pay Grade: 4A)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

May require occasional overtime.

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required.
• 1-year relevant experience working with externally funded grants and grant submissions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel (or equivalent).
• Excellent independent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple and concurrent tasks within deadlines.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with post award grant management including subawards and grant projections.
• Experience with NIH Grants policy and procedures

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with Cayuse proposal submission system.
• Experience with NIH eRA Commons as a delegate.
• Experience with University of Iowa Routing Forms.
• Experience with NIH RPPR's.
• Experience with NIH Training Grants and Training Grant Tables.

Position and Application Details:

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. Position NOT eligible for University Sponsorship of Employment Authorization. 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. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

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.