Research Support Manager (Pre-Award) - (26005080)
Research Support Manager (Pre-Award), University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy.The Grant Support Office in the University of Iowa (UI) College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) seeks to hire a Pre-Award Research Support Manager to support a wide range of exciting research and scholarship in its renowned Department of Physics and Astronomy. The UI Department of Physics and Astronomy is an established leader among universities in Space Physics. Our faculty and staff include researchers who have built instruments for spacecraft including TRACERS, Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, Polar, Cluster, Juno, Van Allen Probes, and Magnetospheric Multiscale and sounding rockets. Other programs in the department include Plasma Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and a growing effort in Quantum Information. The successful candidate will support application preparation for NASA, DOD, DOE, NSF, and other sponsors. This position may be eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will be discussed during the hiring process. Hybrid work will require a work arrangement form to be completed. 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. Key Responsibilities:Responsible for pre-award submissions to federal and non-federal funding sources with a high degree of complexity. Assist Principal Investigators (PIs) with preparation of research proposals for external funding by developing grant submission timelines, creating budgets, interpreting sponsor guidelines, developing supporting materials, advising on internal deadlines, etc.Assist faculty, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and research staff with navigating the university’s research infrastructure by liaising with the Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP), the Grant Accounting Office (GAO), and other offices.Create, edit/review, and submit grant proposals and progress reports via electronic systems, including Research.gov, Cayuse, and nSPIRES. Prepare routing forms, obtain institutional approvals for grant/sub-award documents, and electronically submit grant proposals to the Division of Sponsored Programs for final review and submission.Provide feedback and direction to faculty and research staff based on grant regulations or budgets to ensure compliance and desirable outcomes.May provide necessary training and support based on new and/or changing guidelines.Advise DEOs and department administrators of implications of grant awards, such as cost sharing requests and use of facilities. For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to kellie-kucera@uiowa.edu.
Education Required:A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Qualifications:Extensive experience (3-5 years) of research administration experience of federal grants and contractsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated at an extensive proficiency level.Evidence of work experience requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Demonstrated experience handling multiple competing deadlines.Extensive proficiency in Microsoft computer programs, particularly Excel. Desired Qualifications:An advanced degree such as an MS, MA, or MBA, or equivalent combination of education and experience6-8 years relevant grants experienceExperience managing and/or submitting applications to NASA.Experience working with federal agency and/or S2S electronic systems, such as NSPIRES, research.gov, and Cayuse (for grants.gov)Experience preparing applications for federal funding in an academic setting Experience working with the University of Iowa electronic financial reports (EFR), and/or UI Research Information System (UIRIS).Working knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations. Position and Application details:In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission. ResumeCover Letter To Apply for this position visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Review of applications will begin September 18, 2026, but position will remain open until filled. Salary: $80,000 to CommensurateLocation: This position is located on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, Iowa. CLAS considers hybrid work arrangements for some positions; options will be discussed during the hiring process. 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. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States. For additional questions, please contact: Kellie-Kucera@uiowa.edu Benefits Highlights:Regular salaried position. Pay Level 5A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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: Iowa City
: Administrative/Professional
: College of Liberal Arts
: Regular
Full-time
: Sep 9, 2026, 6:50:51 PM
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