Demo

Research Support Coordinator - Microbiology & Immunology (50 - 60%)

Microbiology & Immunology (50 - 60%) - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is seeking applicants who are eager to support grant and research administration in our department.  This  Research Support Coordinator will work closely with Research Support Manager to ensure high quality grant submissions and post-award reporting.  This position will focus on pre-and-post award activities.

Duties to Include:

  • Coordinate information between staff, PI’s, Sponsoring Agencies, the Division of Sponsored Programs and Grant Accounting. 

  • Work with Research Manager to evaluate funding opportunities, prepare and review proposals to ensure completeness; route proposals.

  • Perform other administrative support tasks in support of the research (e.g., respond to inquiries, data collection, analysis and management; prepare agendas, etc.).

  • Prepare and maintain budget projections, reconcile accounts and prepare financial reports.

  • Compile information for new funding award announcements and work with Microbiology Administrative staff to develop social media communications.

  • Work with the Research Manager to prepare Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) in the NIH eRA Commons system.

  • Prepare UIRIS routing forms for grant applications, renewals, and resubmissions, as well as for contracts and material transfer agreements.

  • Provide training and assistance to faculty and staff for various financial reports, systems, and tools.

  • Process requests for subawards on grants, prepare required documents; monitor subaward invoices.

Percent of Time: 50 – 60% (based on candidate preference) 
Staff Type: Professional & Scientific
Pay Grade: 3A -  https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure

Benefits Highlights: 

  • Regular salaried position 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 
  • For more information about Why Iowa?, click here 

Required Qualifications: 

  • A bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • One to three years of grant related experience.

  • Familiarity with budgets and budget preparation in an administrative role.

  • Experience with Cayuse, eRA Commons, Proposal Central, and Research.gov applications.

  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

  • Demonstrated experience with Adobe Acrobat.

  • Demonstrated experience working in a dynamic and fast paced environment under deadlines.

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail.

Desirable Qualifications:  

  • Pre-award grant application experience is highly desirable.

  • Basic understanding of post-award grant accounting.

  • Experience with NIH training and fellowship grants.

  • Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures and regulations.

  • Experience developing and managing grant budgets, including interpreting and applying sponsor guidelines and cost principles.

  • Experience working with the University of Iowa grant and financial systems.

  • Experience working with federal grants

 

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume or CV (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. 

to learn more about this position contact anne-phillips@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information
Compensation
Contact Information

Salary.com Estimation for Research Support Coordinator - Microbiology & Immunology (50 - 60%) in Iowa, IA
$80,450 to $100,585
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Research Support Coordinator - Microbiology & Immunology (50 - 60%)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Research Support Coordinator - Microbiology & Immunology (50 - 60%) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$82,813 - $108,410
Income Estimation: 
$120,989 - $162,093
Income Estimation: 
$74,806 - $91,633
Income Estimation: 
$71,928 - $87,026
Income Estimation: 
$145,337 - $174,569
Income Estimation: 
$66,844 - $95,989
Income Estimation: 
$76,916 - $105,824
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Research Support Coordinator - Microbiology & Immunology (50 - 60%) jobs in the Iowa, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • Jobs@UIOWA Careers Iowa, IA
  • The Clinical Trials Statistical and Data Management Center (CTSDMC) in the Department of Biostatistics is seeking a Research Support Coordinator who will p... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • INNOVO RESEARCH INC Dubuque, IA
  • JOB SUMMARY The Senior CRC will work closely with Principal Investigators and clinical research teams to coordinate the daily operations of clinical resear... more
  • 26 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!