Lead Post-Award Manager OR Assistant/Associate Director, Grant Support Office, University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

3 days ago

Iowa City, United States University of Iowa Full time

Lead Post-Award Manager, Assistant Director of GSO, or Associate Director of GSO,University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The Grant Support Office in the University of Iowa seeks to hire a Lead Post-Award Manager, or Assistant Director of GSO or Associate Director of GSO depending on qualifications to 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 Managerwill manage a talented post-award team andhelp CLAS researchersnavigate the financial and reporting requirements of awarded grants and contracts. The successful candidate willalso manage post-award finances and compliancefor one or more assigned departments.An especially qualified and experienced candidate may be named Assistant or Associate Director of the GSO.

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).  Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the post-award team and adjust work assignments as appropriate; develop and implement initiatives to improve post-award services.  Manage externally and internally funded grants and contracts from both federal and non-federal funding sources, ensuring compliance with federal and university cost principles.  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.  Help to develop CLAS Grant Support Office (GSO) team meeting agendas and may lead or co-lead GSO meetings.  Assist the GSO Director in developing and monitoring metrics of GSO productivity/success and participate in the evaluation of program effectiveness.  Stay abreast of current trends in research administration, changes in sponsor requirements, and uniform guidance as appropriate.  Assist faculty with development of compliance information as required for contracts and grant proposals. May collaborate with pre-award support staff and faculty to ensure compliance with contract/grant terms in accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations. 

For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to Melia Pieper melia-pieper@uiowa.edu. 

Hybrid within Iowa: This position is 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 and

Education Required

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required Qualifications

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. 

Desired 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. 

Position and Application details:

For additional job details and to apply please visit and access requisition #24003487.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

Resume  Cover Letter 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Salary range: Commensurate

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

For additional questions, please contact: melia-pieper@uiowa.edu

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 and the pioneering . Innovation thrives here as Iowa City continues to rank as the nation’s top cities for business and .

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 . Featuring a college-town atmosphere with big-city cultural richness, the Iowa City area has something for everyone including and world-class music, literature, dance, and theater.

Additional Information Classification Title: Research Support Manager Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa Compensation Pay Level: 5A Starting Salary Minimum: Commensurate Contact Information Organization: College of Liberal Arts Contact Name: Melia Pieper Contact Email: melia-pieper@uiowa.edu

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