Grants Specialist and Partnership Manager
Company: Des Moines University
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Join our dynamic team as a Grant Writer, supporting the
Executive Director of Research in managing internal grant programs
and partnerships. This crucial role involves overseeing the entire
grant and lifecycle of sponsored program administration, from
identifying funding sources to post-award administration. If you
are a seasoned grants professional with exceptional writing skills
and a passion for advancing research, teaching, and learning
missions, we want to hear from you! What you'll do:
- Write requested portions of grant proposals, contracts,
subcontracts, and reports as appropriate. This may include
administrative and resource-sharing core components, budget
justifications, description of resources and environment (in
consultation with others in and outside of the Office of Research),
etc.
- Develop and edit complex content for proposals including
peer-reviewed publications, research grants, and other program
activities.
- Keep appropriate administrative staff apprised of the status of
submissions when proposals are funded to prepare for the human
resource needs and financial aspects of the post-award process.
Take the lead on working with investigators or staff of each
research team and others as appropriate to ensure funds are
expended in an appropriate and timely manner to eliminate loss of
funding.
- Promote opportunities for external support by working
collaboratively with the Research Development Coordinator to
identify funding opportunities (and submission deadlines) through
routine surveillance of sources such as SPIN, NIH Guides, NIH
Request for Applications and Program Announcements, etc., and match
specific funding opportunities with PIs based on knowledge of
faculty and staff research/scholarly expertise/interests as well as
knowledge of sponsors. What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's and/or advanced degree required.
- Three to five years of experience as a grants administrator and
related professional experience is required.
- One year of demonstrated experience writing and editing
articles
- Demonstrated progressive experience providing advanced research
planning and proposal writing in industry or academia
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial principles and methods
associated with grants and contracts.
- Experience interpreting and/or providing consultation to others
regarding federal financial regulations.
- Knowledge of the grant program's award criteria.
- Experience in successfully bringing new federal funding
opportunities and relevant partnerships. *To see the full job
description go to Position Description at the bottom of this
posting. Total Rewards: Our employees are what make DMU special, so
we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment.
Qualified faculty and staff enjoy 90% employer-paid medical, 10%
retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service
time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and
access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a
well-balanced lifestyle. Visit to learn more about our benefits.
About: Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical
and health sciences institution comprising three colleges- College
of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery,
and College of Health Sciences - offering ten graduate degree
programs. In 2023 Des Moines University (DMU) relocated to a new
88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa. This state-of-the-art
campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that
support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and
students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities
include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster
collaboration and innovation. Required Documents: Resume, cover
letter, and contact information for three professional references
required at time of online submission. Apply at Department: Office
of Research Status: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:00
AM - 4:30 PM
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