Des Moines University in West Des Moines, Iowa is looking for a full time in-person Grant Specialist. To apply or find out more about the position, go to http://www.dmu.edu/employment


Grants Specialist and Partnership Manager

Job Description

 

At Des Moines University (DMU) you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences. DMU is seeking a Grants Specialist and Partnership Manager. The position supports the Executive Director of Research in managing internal grant programs and partnerships. The incumbent manages the lifecycle of sponsored program administration, including identification of funding sources, grant, and contract proposal assistance, grant writing assistance, development and review, proposal submission, grant and contract negotiation, sub-award issuance, and post-award administration (both financial and non-financial) related to funding provided in the form of gifts, grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts from external funding sources (e.g., federal agencies, state agencies, private companies, or foundations) that provide support for research, teaching, and learning, and service mission of the University.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(Other projects and duties as assigned.)

40% Grant writing, Pre-Award / Processing Proposals

35% Post- Award Processing

5% Development and Training

5% Internal Grants and Research Support Funds

15% Collaboration, Outreach, Partnership, and other duties

Education and/or Experience:

Essential skills:

Department: Office of Research

Status:  Exempt

Work Schedule:  Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM



Sincerely,

Amy Jones 

Grant Specialist

Des Moines University, Office of Research

xxxxxx@dmu.edu