Research Administrator II Dairy Goat Health and Sustainability

The Research Administrator II at Iowa State University focuses on supporting a USDA grant to enhance dairy goat production sustainability. Responsibilities include managing project activities, coordinating meetings, ensuring compliance, overseeing budgets, and assisting with educational outreach. Candidates need a bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in animal science or related fields. Benefits include health and dental insurance, among others.
About the position

The Research Administrator II position at Iowa State University focuses on providing project support for a USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant aimed at enhancing the sustainability of dairy goat production in the U.S. The role involves managing project activities, coordinating team meetings, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing budget management. The successful candidate will also assist in educational outreach and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities
• Manage overall project activities related to the USDA grant.
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• Coordinate team meetings and regular reporting functions.
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• Oversee communication strategies within the team and with project stakeholders.
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• Ensure compliance with university and federal regulations.
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• Manage the project budget and financial reporting.
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• Assist with educational outreach events and event planning.
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• Provide consultation to faculty, students, and staff regarding research administration.
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• Assist investigators with funding proposal preparation and submission.
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• Monitor budgets and reconcile accounts for post-award administration.
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• Support multiple research projects and ensure compliance with research protocols.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience.
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• Experience in project management for federally funded research.
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• MA, MS, or PhD in animal science, anthropology, microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, or a related discipline; DVM or VMD degree preferred.
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• Experience related to the dairy industry, animal science, and/or animal husbandry.
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• Familiarity with federal funding agency policies and regulations.
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• Experience in general project management practices.
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• Experience related to data management and sharing.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in educational outreach and event planning.
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• Knowledge of compliance in research administration.

Benefits
• Childcare assistance
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• Dental insurance
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• Disability insurance
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• Employee assistance program
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• Flexible spending account
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• Health insurance
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• Life insurance