Accounting, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Software, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Cost Reporting, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Expense Tracking, Federal Government, Federal Grants, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Funding, Grant Administration/Management, Grant Awards, Grant Writing, Healthcare, Historical Cost Principle, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Modality, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Private Funding, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Professional Services, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Simulation, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies, University/School Regulations, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Writing Skills
The College of Nursing is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Grant Manager to provide comprehensive pre- and post-award management of sponsored projects. This role partners closely with faculty (Principal Investigators) to support the full lifecycle of grants and contracts-from proposal development and submission through financial oversight, compliance, and closeout.
This position is responsible for developing and reviewing grant budgets, ensuring adherence to sponsor and University guidelines, and managing complex portfolios of federally and non-federally funded awards. The Grants Manager provides guidance on allowable costs, monitors expenditures, supports post-award activities (e.g., budget revisions and no-cost extensions), and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.
This in person position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Grant Exploration and Development
Grant Management Pre-Award
- Respond to faculty inquiries regarding specific grant opportunities and communicate implications of grant awards, including allowable costs, sponsor's indirect cost reimbursement policy, cost sharing requirements, use of facilities, establish timelines to assure deadlines are met.
- Direct Principal Investigators (PI's) to comply with internal and sponsor deadlines and obtain institutional approvals for grant submissions.
- Develop pre-award budgets for all College of Nursing grant applications collaboratively with (PI's) and make recommendations regarding economic feasibility based on historical costs.
Post-Award Administration/Financial Responsibility
- Oversee and manage a large group of externally and internally funded grants and contracts, including forecasting and interpreting funding agency and University guidelines.
- Responsible for post-award management with a high degree of complexity, including various sub agreements from both federal and non-federal funding sources, ensuring compliance with federal and University cost principles.
- Work on all phases of post award grant administration for the College of Nursing from grant issuance through grant closeout.
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with contract/grant terms in accordance with University policies and state, agency specific, and federal regulations.
- Attend Department Grant Accounting meetings to keep informed of changes in agency or UI protocols.
- Provide direction and education to PI's on new University electronic process.
Operational/Administrative Support
- Provide training to new project directors and assist project directors in interpreting accounting and funding agency regulations and monitor compliance with contract/grant terms in accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations.
- Recommend and process expense change vouchers and personnel changes of status to ensure grants stay within budget and comply with federal/university grant regulations.
- Develop and implement procedures to manage and improve department function and purpose.
External Communication and Negotiations
- Provide extensive contact with sponsored programs, grant accounting and federal and non-federal agencies and provide counsel and assistance to PI's on policies
- Interact with departmental administrators and principal investigators from other departments; interact with Grant Accounting, Division of Sponsored Programs, Accounts Payable, and Program Officers and Grant Management Specialists regarding inquiries about contracts and grants.
Leadership/Supervision
- Train new faculty on UI and College of Nursing policies and procedures for grant and contract budgets.
About the College of Nursing
The University of Iowa College of Nursing is a top-ranked, nationally recognized institution that prepares nurses for clinical practice, research, and healthcare leadership, with a rich history dating back to 1898. The college offers comprehensive BSN, MSN, and DNP programs, leveraging advanced simulation labs and a partnership with the University of Iowa Health Care to provide rigorous, evidence-based education. Graduates of the program are sought after as highly skilled professionals who have received rigorous education of the highest quality.
To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Typically, one year experience working with grant/contract budget preparation.
- Typically, three years of relevant direct experience working with grant and contract administration, including pre and/or post award administration from various federal, state and private funding agencies.
- Experience developing and managing grant budgets, including interpreting and applying sponsor guidelines and cost principles.
- Extensive proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated by the ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors to provide excellent customer service and maintain working relationships.
- Minimum of six months' experience working with subcontracts and professional service agreements.
- Demonstrative proficiency with financial and electronic systems used in grant administration (such as One stop e- procurement, e-Buy, e-Vouchers, PReq and PCards)
- Understanding of State, and Federal rules and regulations related to all aspects of grant management.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience submitting, reviewing, and approving change of status transaction forms.
- Knowledge of UI Workflow Transaction system.
- Familiarity with University of Iowa systems (e.g., MAUI, Workflow, eBuy, eVoucher, PCard).
- Knowledge of effort reporting, cost sharing, and salary allocation on sponsored projects.
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Adrian Cunningham at adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu.
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Pay Level 5A. 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.
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About Iowa
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Additional Information
- Classification Title: Research Support Manager
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
Contact Information
- Organization: College of Nursing
- Contact Name: Adrian Cunningham
- Contact Email: adrian-cunningham@uiowa.edu