Research Project Manager

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Job date: 2014-12-11
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Company : University of Iowa 

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Role : Research Scientist 


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Job Description:

Position Details

Classification Information

University Title

Program Coordinator II - 1063

Pay Grade

35

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications

Base of Employment

P - P&S

Job Category

Professional and Scientific

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Posting Details

Posting Number

40168P

Working Title

Research Project Manager

Advertised Employing Department

Engineering Research Institute

Appointment Type

Professional & Scientific - Term

Proposed Start Date

As soon as possible

Proposed End Date or Length of Term

3 years

Number of Months Employed Per Year

12

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Engineering Research Institute (ERI) within the College of Engineering at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a Research Project Manager who can work collaboratively with Principal Investigators and research team members in the development of complex research proposals and management of funded projects. ERI is dedicated to expanding and diversifying faculty-led research activities across the college, including within our five signature areas: Biosciences & Engineering, Energy Sciences & Technology, Critical Infrastructure, Information & Decision Sciences and Sustainability. The sponsors for this research range from federal and state agencies to industry and private foundations.

Responsibilities of the position include providing comprehensive project management support from the pre-award through post-award. The tasks include working with key stakeholders including sub-contractors to define project scope, strategy and outcomes; create work schedule and milestone plans; track critical paths, dependencies and deliverables; monitor effort reports and track cost sharing commitments; and assist with the preparation and submission of reports. Additionally, as a member of the ERI team, the position creates/updates sponsored funding-related reports for College stakeholders and participates in the University Grant Coordinator quarterly meetings. The position duties require occasional out-of-state travel.

The successful candidate will possess strong proposal development, program management, communication, and team-development skills; the ability to develop unique, functional and fiscally responsible solutions that manage risk; as well as the ability to function in a changing environment.

All staff member are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standard of integrity and ethics.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree and 2 years of related experience; OR a combination of related education and/or experience totaling 8 years unless otherwise specified under supplemental required education and experience. Experience must be at a comparable level and directly related to the duties of this position.

Supplemental Required Education and Experience

Degree must be in Engineering or related STEM field

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in managing sponsored programs funding, financial reports and databases at an institution of higher education
• Experience performing project management of technical and/or scientific endeavors

Location (if other than Ames)

Additional Information

Department Contact Name

Julienne Krennrich

Department Contact Phone

515-294-5754

Department Contact Email

jmkrenn@iastate.edu

Department/Unit Website

www.engineering.iastate.edu/research/eri

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply to this job” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact information for three references

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.

Special Instructions Summary

Guaranteed Consideration Date

12/28/2014

Pre-Employment Screening

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check.

Quick Link

http://www.iastatejobs.com:80/postings/9118

EO Statement

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612.

Required Licensure(s)/Certification(s)

Preferred Licensure(s)/Certification(s)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
1. * Briefly describe your experience managing projects or endeavors of a scientific and/or technical nature.
(Open Ended Question)

2. * Please describe your experience with sponsored programs funding.
(Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have professional work experience in an institution of higher education? If yes, briefly describe your experience.
(Open Ended Question)

4. * Where did you first learn about this vacancy? •ISU Employment Opportunities Website
•ISU Employee
•Website
•Placement Office
•Trade Journal
•Newspaper
•Other

5. Please indicate which specific website, placement office, trade journal, newspaper, or other resource influenced you to apply for this position.
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
1.Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2.Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3.Reference Contact Information
Optional Documents


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