Grants Manager - Research Development

Grants Manager - Research Development

Des Moines University, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Grants Manager - Research Development. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking health sciences university at a pivotal moment in its continued expansion of research and sponsored programs activity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Pre-Award & Proposal Development

• Identify, analyze, and disseminate relevant funding opportunities from federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsors.
• Proactively identify and advance funding opportunities, working with faculty to move proposals from concept to submission.

Research Development Support

• Engage faculty to understand research interests and align them with funding opportunities.

Post-Award Administration

• Keep appropriate administrative staff apprised of the status of submissions when proposals are funded.

Contracts and Compliance

• Assist with review and coordination of research agreements, subcontracts, MTAs, and confidentiality agreements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience as a grants administrator required.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred.