Iowa State University
Location
Ames, IA | United States
Job description
Summary
Are you ready to take the helm in navigating the exciting world of research and innovation? The Office of Innovation, Commercialization, and Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (OIPTT) is on the lookout for a dynamic Industry Contracts Administrator to join our team. As the mastermind behind the scenes, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of our small research facility, center, institute, or university-wide research function. If you're passionate about fostering groundbreaking discoveries and ensuring smooth sailing in research administration, we want to hear from you!
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.Â
Example of Duties
⢠In collaboration with other administrators, oversees the pre-award and post-award process for OIPTT
⢠Department business management
⢠Develops and/or Contributes to facility, center, institute, or function related policies, procedures, and programs and may implement changes
⢠Provides consultation to faculty, students, and staff regarding functional expertise, e.g. export controls, animal or human subjects research, sponsored programs administration, research contract negotiations, etc.
⢠Responsible for operating research-related activities and plans, develops, modifies, and implements research-related programs in compliance with university, local, state, federal, and funding agency regulations
⢠Assists investigators with preparing, routing, and submitting funding proposals
⢠Assists with post-award project and financial administration through preparation of financial reports, monitoring budgets, and reconciling accounts. Ensures salaries are allocated to sponsored funding accounts. May support multiple research projects
⢠Provides consultation in areas of research compliance, e.g. investigates and drafts reports of noncompliance, creates, develops, implements and maintains web-based compliance services and training, monitors compliance with contract/grant terms in accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations, etc.
⢠May perform other administrative tasks in support of research
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
This position is open until filled. Application consideration date of March 10, 2024.
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About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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