Research Administrator II Water Resilience Collaborative at Iowa State University

Position Title:Research Administrator II - Water Resilience CollaborativeJob Group:Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree and 3 years of related experienceSpecial Required QualificationsDrivers LicensePreferred Qualifications:Bachelors degree in ecological engineering natural resources environmental science water resources or a related field.Demonstrated experience working across interdisciplinary teams such as NGOs Extension and community stakeholders to support water and natural infrastructure initiatives.Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting environmental data spatial information or modeling outputs to guide planning and implementation efforts.Experience translating technical or scientific information into practical tools guidance documents or resources for communities and practitioners.Experience providing technical support to partners by applying watershed planning frameworks and conducting alternatives analyses that inform and accelerate adoption of nature-based solutions.Job Description:The Water Resilience Collaborative (WRC) at Iowa State University seeks a collaborative detail-oriented Research Administrator II to play a critical role in advancing research partnership development and resource creation that supports water resilience and natural infrastructure across Iowa and the broader Upper Mississippi River Basin.The Research Administrator will play a central role in strengthening statewide and regional partnerships that support water resilience and natural infrastructure. This includes collaborating with agencies NGOs Extension specialists community leaders academics and other stakeholders to build meaningful relationships. The role will also provide technical assistance to communities for watershed planning and alternatives analysis to support and accelerate adoption of nature-based solutions that enhance water security ensuring partners have access to the best available science tools and decision support. The position will coordinate with regional advisory groups to guide discussions develop collaborative strategies across the Upper Mississippi River Basin and support strategic dialogues that identify gaps priority needs and emerging opportunities. Additionally the role will help organize and co-lead workshops meetings and forums that advance natural infrastructure implementation and deepen engagement across partners and communities.What Youll DoIdentify and pursue funding opportunities by developing project goals aligning priorities contributing to grant proposals and supporting reporting and budget management.Provide planning support and technical guidance to project partners while connecting Extension professionals and local leaders with student-led research applied design projects and monitoring opportunities.Track evaluate and document WRC activities and outcomes preparing reports briefs newsletters and digital content that communicate impact and enhance WRCs visibility and branding.Collaborate with faculty Extension and partners to develop tools and resources that translate research into practical application including inventories of existing models and data products to identify gaps and integration opportunities.Represent WRC on committees and facilitate student engagement in research outreach and project-based learning initiatives.This is an exciting opportunity for you to help shape the future of a growing high-impact initiative. As large-scale conservation and natural infrastructure practices accelerate across the region youll step into a moment of expanding interest and curiosity among communities and this role you will have the chance to leave a lasting fingerprint on the development of the WRC helping define its long-term direction influence how natural infrastructure is implemented at scale and contribute to a statewide shift toward more resilient climate-ready landscapes. You will be part of building something new innovative and deeply meaningful for Iowa and the Mississippi River Basin.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.This is a term position that may have an opportunity for renewal. 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 studentsAppointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:November 23 2028Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:Full timePay Grade:PS808Application 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 or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa 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:November 17 2025Posting Close Date:November 30 2025Job Requisition Number:R18063Required Experience:Unclear Seniority Key Skills Agriculture,Asset Management,Data Structures,ABAP,Application Programming,Agile Testing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1