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SalaryPosition Title:
Research Administrator III - Global EngagementJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
MS, MBA or PhD in finance or business or related fieldExperience preparing funding requests and working with international funding agencies
Strong skills with financial management software
Knowledge or understanding of research and research administration
Experience teaching or conducting large group workshops, presentations, seminars, or meetings
Job Description:
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks applicants for a Research Administrator III who would assist the Associate Dean for Global Engagement. The Research Administrator III will oversee the financial, business, research and compliance operations for the CALS office of Global Programs. This will include working with the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (CSRL) which encompasses the Uganda Program (an international non-governmental organization), and the ISU EARTH Program in St John, US Virgin Islands. The Research Administrator III will work with the Director of the CSRL to ensure activities are compliant with US and local regulations, that financial, business and research operations are effectively monitored and reported, and that the educational and research programs are effective and sustainable. The Research Administrator III will develop proposals, monitor and generate reports on programs, projects and research conducted on these sites, and engage regularly with donors and sponsored funding agencies. An important component of the work will be to ensure compliance with ISU, state government, federal agencies and foreign governments. The Research Administrator III will also work closely with the other activities under the Global Engagement office, including study abroad and international collaborations, on business and financial management.
Successful candidates will have a substantial knowledge of accounting and budget forecasting, the capacity to solve complex problems and work independently, an interest in collaborations with international partners, a strong sense of ethics and confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.
This position is based in Ames Iowa, but candidates should expect international travel approximately 3 times per year for 1-2 weeks per trip. Due to time differences, some meetings will be scheduled in the evening or early morning.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines
- Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
- Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
- Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
- Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
- Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
- May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
- May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
- Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS810Application Instructions:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
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.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life 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 long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
