Iowa State University

Assistant Director Grants - College of Veterinary Medicine

Position Title

Assistant Director Grants - College of Veterinary Medicine

Job Group

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Research Administrator (CRA).

Experience working with the USDA, livestock commodity group, or other agricultural funding programs.

Experience with federal or state funding agencies, including proposal preparation, searching for funding opportunities, and/or communication with funding agencies.

Experience in accounting and purchasing procedures.

Experience directly supervising and training a team.

Experience working in a research Administration office.

Summary

Job Description:

Are you looking for the opportunity to have a fully remote position working with a Grants and Research team? The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking a qualified candidate for the Assistant Director of Grants. In this role the candidate has the opportunity to work fully remote or choose a hybrid or in office schedule that works for them.

Duties

The Assistant Director of Grants will be responsible for management of the Pre-award team, promoting Research and Development activities and providing support for Graduate students in the CVM. Examples of these duties are below:

  • Directs and supervises the College of Veterinary Med (CVM) Grant and Research Team in providing pre-award grant and contract administrative services to CVM service units.
  • Ensures that the CVM Team operates in compliance with university, local, state, federal, and other funding agency regulations.
  • Reviews proposals to confirm budgets and ensure compliance.
  • Assist with the planning, development, modification, and implementation of research-related programs including USDA Capacity Grants and training grants.
  • Establishes and implements policies, procedures and programs for the CVM in the realm of research development and pre-award services.
  • Providing support for the veterinary summer scholars programs.
  • Providing support for graduate students, concurrent DVM/PhD students and veterinary summer research scholars.
  • Lead annual and intermittent reporting of research activities necessary for veterinary accreditation.
  • Collect and analyze financial, grant, and faculty complex data

Example of Duties

  • Possesses signature authority for legally binding contracts and grants with project sponsors.
  • Reviews terms and conditions of contracts and grants proposed by external funding agencies.
  • Negotiates contract language.
  • Serves as a resource to the University contracts and grant administrators.
  • Interprets terms and conditions of award documents.
  • Prepares, negotiates and executes subcontracts.
  • Reviews proposals to confirm budgets and ensure compliance.
  • Supervises professional and support staff for grant and contract administration.

Level Guidelines

  • Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit
  • Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports
  • Focus on ISU’s mission and meeting department or work unit goals
  • Supervises a small department or work team
  • Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised
  • Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management
  • Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy

Appointment Type

Regular

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

PS810

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

June 20, 2024

Posting Close Date

July 16, 2024

Job Requisition Number

R14928
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Higher Education

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