Pre-Award Research Support Lead

As the Lead for of the College of Engineering pre-award team, this position will oversee staff and provide direction, administrative support, and resources for the pre-award research administration function of the College of Engineering. This position requires a high degree of initiative and independence.

Work Modality: This position may be eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Specific Job Duties and Tasks:

• Lead and manage pre-award activities for federal and non-federal funding opportunities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant proposal submissions. 
• Support faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and staff in development of research proposals by providing guidance with the university’s research infrastructure; advising on internal deadlines; developing supporting materials; interpreting sponsor guidelines; preparing budgets and proofreading proposal documents. 
• Prepare budgets for grant, contract, and sub-award proposals, renewals, budget justifications and periodic reports in accordance with federal, UI, and private foundations policies/deadlines.
• Submit cost-share requests as part of proposal process and advise DEO/Center Director and research administrator of implications of grant awards, such as cost sharing requests and use of facilities.
• Ensure compliance with contract/grant terms in accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations.
• Resolve problems and potential compliance issues in close collaboration with PIs.
• Work with the Associate Dean for Research and center/institute directors to develop and implement strategic plans to meet funding-related goals of the College.
• Prepare and/or edit reports, handbooks, training materials, funding, and research related materials as needed. 
• Serve as liaison to internal organizations and external funding agencies to assure compliance, adherence to policies and status tracking, and direct communications with sponsors and other entities.
• Communicate with University of Iowa units to assure compliance, adherence to policies and status tracking, and direct communications with sponsors and other entities.
• In collaboration with stakeholders develop, gather input, and feedback, and implement policies and practices that supports staff engagement in the workplace.
• Assist in the hiring, and developing, of the pre-award team, ensuring staff adherence to university and sponsor requirements and policies.

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