Position Title:Grants Specialist II – Iowa NSF EPSCoR
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Experience managing multiple faculty award lines.
Familiarity with the fields of biomanufacturing and/or advanced manufacturing.
Experience managing budget preparation and budget justifications for funding agencies such as NSF, NIH, or others.
Experience with post-award activities and financial reporting requirements. NSF experience a bonus.
Experience with managing sub-awards.
Experience with documenting cost share.
Job Description:
Are you passionate about helping people achieve their research goals and making a meaningful impact? Do you thrive in an environment where you can collaborate with driven individuals to achieve outstanding results?
If so, the Iowa NSF EPSCoR team with Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for a Grants Specialist II!
The Iowa NSF EPSCoR(National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) program – “Meeting Human Needs with Things that Grow” – will build and integrate research capacity and workforce development in biosciences and advanced manufacturing throughout the state. This is a 5-year, $20M project, reporting to the Vice President for Research (VPR) at Iowa State University and partnered with four other Iowa institutions. The program has 43 associated faculty and more than 25 researchers.
The Grants Specialist II will be responsible for:
+ Daily financial operations of the award at ISU
+ Oversight of sub-award spending at partner institutions
+ Cost share documentation and participant support funding at ISU
+ Monitoring of cost share documentation and participant support funding at partner institutions and seed funding recipients
+ Preparation of annual financial reports in compliance with NSF EPSCoR guidelines
+ Assisting the program administrator in event planning and other program activities
+ Assisting with budget preparation and review for funding proposals
+ Assisting in identification and presentation of appropriate funding opportunities
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong attention-to-detail and be a quick learner.
This is a two year, fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines- Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals- Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems- Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests- May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff- May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity- Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:March 2, 2027
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS808
Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: – Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans – Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans – Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) – Life insurance and long-term disability – Flexible Spending Accounts – Various voluntary benefits and discounts – Employee Assistance Program – Wellbeing program – Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: January 17, 2025
Posting Close Date:January 30, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R16239
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