<p>We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Grants Specialist to join our client's team in Waterloo, Iowa. This is a contract opportunity with the ability to earn a permanent seat for the right person! You will be part of a team that leads the full grant lifecycle—identifying funding sources, crafting competitive proposals, managing timelines, and coordinating submissions from idea to award.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborating with internal resource development and foundation staff to align public and private funding opportunities with institutional priorities.</li><li>Researching, interpreting, sharing, pursuing, developing, submitting, and supporting the implementation of grant opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.</li><li>Assisting with planning, developing, writing, and editing grant proposals, including narrative and budget components.</li><li>Coordinating with internal and external partners to gather, analyze, and present data needed for grant applications.</li><li>Supporting and implementing institutional grant development processes that address strategic needs and priorities.</li><li>Maintaining accurate records of submitted and awarded grant proposals.</li><li>Serving as a point of contact and institutional representative in communications with funding agencies.</li><li>Participating in committees, workgroups, or projects as assigned.</li><li>Performing related duties as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Tier 1 Technical Support specialist to join our team in a contract-to-permanent role. This position supports end users by resolving everyday technical issues across mobile hardware, desktop environments, software applications, and connectivity tools. The ideal candidate brings a service-focused mindset, solid troubleshooting ability, and the confidence to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and internal IT partners.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide first-line technical assistance for hardware, software, and user access issues, ensuring timely resolution through the service desk process.<br>• Set up, maintain, troubleshoot, and replace mobile devices and related components, including peripherals and connectivity accessories.<br>• Install and support equipment connected to vehicle-based camera systems, including cabling and associated hardware used for operational safety.<br>• Diagnose problems involving operating systems, business applications, and interface components to keep users productive.<br>• Support internal applications by identifying issues, guiding users, and escalating more complex incidents when needed.<br>• Manage support requests within a ticketing platform, documenting work completed and updating incident status accurately.<br>• Perform account support tasks in Active Directory, such as password resets and basic access assistance.<br>• Use remote support tools such as Remote Desktop and TeamViewer to assist users across multiple locations.<br>• Help maintain a secure computing environment by responding to malware, phishing, and virus-related concerns according to established practices.
Position: IT Infrastructure Leader - Player Coach<br>Location: Cedar Rapids, IA<br>Salary: $110,000-$145,000 base + exceptional benefits<br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***<br><br>We’re hiring a hands-on Network & Systems Supervisor to lead and elevate a high-performing infrastructure team. This is a player-coach role—owning team delivery while actively contributing across networking, systems, and modern DevOps practices.<br><br>What You’ll Do<br> • Lead and develop a team of network, systems, and security engineers<br> • Own workload planning, delivery, and operational excellence<br> • Serve as technical escalation point for complex incidents<br> • Drive infrastructure automation (Ansible, Python) and CI/CD (GitLab)<br> • Oversee container platforms, Linux environments, and enterprise networking<br> • Lead IAM, security operations, and compliance (HIPAA, SOC2)<br> • Establish standards, processes, monitoring, and incident response<br> • Contribute to strategy, KPIs, and continuous improvement<br><br>What You Bring<br> • 5–7+ years in infrastructure, systems, or DevOps<br> • 1–2+ years leading or mentoring technical teams<br> • Strong Linux, networking, and enterprise infrastructure experience<br> • Hands-on with automation (Ansible, Python, PowerShell) and CI/CD<br> • Experience with containers and modern platform practices<br> • Exposure to security operations and compliance frameworks<br>Nice to Have: AWS/cloud, IAM/PKI, SIEM tools, security certifications<br><br>Why Join<br> • True player-coach leadership role<br> • High-impact ownership across people, process, and technology<br> • Opportunity to shape modern infrastructure and DevOps practices<br> • Collaborative environment with strong technical standards<br><br><br>*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please APPLY and EMAIL YOUR RESUME to MEREDITH CARLE . My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me at 515-303-4654. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***