Research Support Coordinator - Microbiology %26 Immunology (50 - 60%)

%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThe Department of Microbiology and Immunology is seeking applicants who are eager to support grant and research administration in our department.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThis%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EResearch Support Coordinator will work closely with Research Support Manager to ensure high quality grant submissions and post-award reporting.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThis position will focus on pre-and-post award activities.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EDuties to Include:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-font-width:105%;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3ECoordinate information between staff, PI’s, Sponsoring Agencies, the Division of Sponsored Programs and Grant Accounting.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-font-width:105%;mso-list:Ignore;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Aptos;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-font-width:105%;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-themecolor:text1;%22%3EWork with Research Manager to evaluate funding opportunities, prepare and review proposals to ensure completeness; 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Required Qualifications: 

• 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.

• Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic and 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 is highly desirable.

• 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 the University of Iowa grant and financial systems.

• Experience working with federal grants

 

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume or CV (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. 

to learn more about this position contact [email protected].

Job Details
Primary Location: Iowa City
Job: Administrative/Professional
Organization: Healthcare
Schedule: Regular
Job Type: Part-time
Travel: No
Job Posting: Aug 24, 2026, 1:39:07 PM