Assistant Director Grants
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Job Description
Position Title:
Assistant Director GrantsJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
At least five years experiences in pre postaward services.Experience in a leadership position managing research support services and staff.
Experience supervising and managing a team of professional staff.
Experience working with faculty and matching them to opportunities for funding
Job Description:
The College of Engineering at Iowa State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Grants to lead and streamline research administration and grant development for our worldclass faculty.
This continuous benefitseligible position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting innovative research initiatives managing external funding processes and fostering a collaborative research environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and manage 10 full time staff
Guide faculty through the grant lifecyclefrom identifying funding opportunities to proposal development budgeting and award closeout.
Serve as a strategic advisor and liaison to university offices such as OSPA SPA and the Office of the Vice President for Research.
Spearhead research development initiatives including workshops internal support programs and interdisciplinary proposal coordination.
Manage daytoday operations of the Engineering Research Institute (ERI) including team leadership reporting and continuous process improvement.
Ensure compliance with internal and external funding regulations and maintain a strong focus on service and efficiency.
Lead and oversee all pre and postaward activities including supervising key personnel and ensuring timely accurate proposal submissions and grant management.
About You
Youre a detailoriented leader with a passion for research and higher education. You excel at building relationships across teams navigating complex systems and bringing clarity and organization to fastpaced highstakes environments. You have experience with federal and industry grant funding and university research operations.
Why Join Us
At Iowa State we dont just support our researcherswe support you. This role offers full access to ISUs exceptional benefits package including:
Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Generous retirement plans with employer contributions
Ample vacation and sick leave
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Campus perks including wellness programs cultural events and athletic facilities
About the College of Engineering
Home to worldrenowned researchers and innovative thinkers the College of Engineering at Iowa State is one of the largest and most respected engineering programs in the country. Our Engineering Research Institute (ERI) supports cuttingedge discoveries with an infrastructure designed to help faculty thrive.
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS810Application 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 or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and worklife 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 longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
April 11 2025Posting Close Date:
April 21 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16799Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
