Position Title:Research Project Manager - Dairy Goat Health and Sustainability
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Experience related to the general project management practices.
Experience related to data management and sharing.
Experience in project management for scientific research.
Experience in federal funding agency policies and regulations.
Job Description:Summary:The Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventative Medicine (VMPM) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at
Iowa State University, located in
Ames, Iowa, is seeking an organized and motivated
Research Project Manager to join our team. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant aimed at advancing the sustainability of
dairy goat production in the United States.
About the Role:As the Research Project Manager, you will play a central role in driving the success of this high-impact initiative. You will provide essential project support, ensuring that the grant's objectives are met efficiently and effectively. Your leadership and organizational skills will be crucial as you:
- Oversee Project Activities: Manage and coordinate the various activities outlined in the grant to ensure smooth progress and compliance with established goals.
- Facilitate Collaboration: Organize team meetings, foster communication among team members, and oversee regular reporting functions to keep all stakeholders aligned.
- Lead Communication Strategy: Design and implement an effective internal and external communication plan, ensuring stakeholders are informed, engaged, and aligned with the project's vision.
- Ensure Compliance and Fiscal Responsibility: Monitor adherence to university and federal regulations while managing the project budget with precision and transparency.
- Promote Educational Outreach: Collaborate with the team to plan and execute educational events, showcasing the project's progress and outcomes to various audiences.
- Support a Positive Workplace: Foster a professional and respectful work environment, promoting collegiality among all team members and CVM colleagues.
What We Offer:- A chance to contribute to sustainable agriculture and impact rural communities and food systems nationwide.
- A collaborative environment at one of the nation's leading research universities, renowned for innovation and academic excellence.
- Competitive Benefits: Iowa State University offers a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
- Retirement plans with employer contributions.
- Tuition assistance for employees and their families.
- Access to professional development opportunities and wellness resources.
Candidate Expectations:The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Collegial interactions with co-workers and stakeholders are essential, as is a commitment to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Faculty and staff are also expected to model safe and fiscally responsible behavior, serving as role models for students and team members.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Example of Duties• Contributes to facility, center, institute, or function related policies, procedures, and programs and may recommend changes.
• Provides consultation to faculty, students, and staff regarding functional expertise, e.g. export controls, animal or human subjects research, sponsored programs administration, research contract negotiations, etc.
• Responsible for operating research-related activities and plans, develops, modifies, and implements research-related programs in compliance with university, local, state, federal, and funding agency regulations.
• Assists with sponsored funding development through evaluation and communication of funding opportunities. Assists investigators with preparing, routing, and submitting funding proposals.
• Assists with post-award project and financial administration through preparation of financial reports, monitoring budgets, and reconciling accounts. Ensures salaries are allocated to sponsored funding accounts. May support multiple research projects.
• Provides consultation in areas of research compliance, e.g. investigates and drafts reports of noncompliance, creates, develops, implements and maintains web-based compliance services and training, monitors compliance with contract/grant terms in accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations, etc.
• May perform other administrative tasks in support of research, e.g. organize and facilitate meetings/events, respond to inquiries, recruit research participants, monitor research protocols, data collection/analysis/management, maintain website/social media content, etc.
Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students
Department Description:The VMPM department has a three-tiered mission of teaching, research and service, and is addressed by a highly-productive faculty, energetic graduate students, and the additional expertise of adjunct faculty. Our research is applied to improvement of animal health, public health and food safety. Our faculty have instructional responsibilities for bacteriology, immunology, virology, microbiology, epidemiology and public health. VMPM's mission is to create an environment that promotes excellence in teaching, research and service through innovation and discovery. The department imparts knowledge and skills in infectious diseases, encourages lifelong learning, conducts basic and applied research focused on animal and human health, participates in professional and community service, and partners with stakeholders to address societal needs.
The Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to the enhancement of the health and well-being of animals and human beings through excellence in education, research, professional practice and committed service to the State of Iowa, the nation and the world. We know that a range of experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an academic community accessible to all. We value each member of the Iowa State University community for their insights and efforts, collective and individual, to enhance the quality of campus life. We seek individuals with a commitment to fostering a climate where all people have access and opportunity to fully participate. The university has an expectation that all employees will strive to adhere to and embody Iowa State University's Principles of Community.
Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted one of the best college towns in the nation.
Department Unit/Website: ISU College of Veterinary Medicine Employment Opportunity Profile
https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmpm
Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:December 31, 2027
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS808
Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
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 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
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date:December 13, 2024
Posting Close Date:January 12, 2025
Job Requisition Number:R16066
