Preaward Specialist
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If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee and would like to apply for this position, login to UNI Works and type Find Jobs in the search bar to view and apply for open positions.Full Consideration Date:09/10/2024Job Description:Primary Function: Assists faculty and staff in successfully developing competitive grant proposals and navigating the proposal submission process; identifies sources of external funding from federal, state, and private agencies; designs and facilitates group external funding workshops for varied audiences including academic departments; and helps develop and implement Preaward support services and training efforts on campus, especially those that involve capacity-building for faculty research, scholarship and creative activity, such as periodic research conferences, workshops, brown bags, and seed funding competitions.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree plus demonstrated ability in technical writing, organizational and communication skills required. Experience with grant writing in a college or university setting and event or workshop planning experience preferred.Position Details:Job Category: Professional & ScientificType of Position: RegularService Schedule: Calendar YearApplication Instructions:Cover letter and resume required when applying.Salary:$48,000 to CommensuratePay Grade: 118Pay Basis: SalaryIowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at ...@uni.edu or call (319) ###-####.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.Campus Security & Crime Statistics, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, information on crime statistics for recent years, Public Safety personnel and programs, building access, reporting crimes, safety suggestions, and policies, programs, and services regarding alcohol, drugs, and sexual abuse, is available in the UNI Annual Security and Fire Report. A paper copy is available from the Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614. Department of Public Safety, 030 Gilchrist Hall, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.Privacy Statement | Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement | Federal EEO Rights | E-Verify | Policies and Procedures | Tobacco Free Campus