Job Description

The Research Development Office (RDO) seeks a Research Development Coordinator who will provide exceptional customer service while delivering administrative support and coordination for programs within the RDO and the Office of the Vice President for Research, including strategic funding initiatives. This role serves as a key point of contact for faculty and research teams, ensuring timely, professional assistance throughout the research development process. Responsibilities include supporting interdisciplinary teams pursuing large-scale projects by identifying funding sources and assisting with grant proposal preparation; facilitating internal funding programs and managing institutional limited submission opportunities; and coordinating competitive intelligence activities, proposal reviews, and program logistics such as calendaring, website updates, and communications. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, responsiveness, and a commitment to building positive relationships with individuals from varied backgrounds.

Work Modality:

Hybrid within Iowa



To learn more about the department visit https://research.uiowa.edu/research-development-office



For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Pay and Compensation:

Pay Grade: 3A

Qualifications:

Education or Equivalency Required:

A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service. Please include specific examples of how you have provided outstanding service in your resume or cover letter. Typically, 6 months - 1 year administrative or program experience and/or project management experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as demonstrated at a working proficiency level. Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and high reliability.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with research development and/or research administration, including knowledge of processes, tools, and services for proposal development, strategic research advancement, or enhancement of collaboration/Team Science (6 months - 1 year).

Desirable Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for working with individuals from varied backgrounds. Working knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations, and experience working with the University of Iowa Research Information System (UIRIS). General understanding of federal funding agencies and/or private foundations. Direct experience advising researchers on appropriateness of funding sources and strategies for interactions with agencies.

Position and Application Details and Instructions:

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

Cover Letter Resume

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.



For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)


This position is eligible for hybrid work withinIowaand 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.


This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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