Grants Finance Specialist

Iowa State University
  • Ames, Iowa
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Position Title:

    Grants Finance Specialist

    Job Group:

    Professional & Scientific

    Required Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

    Job Description:

    Iowa State University's Finance Service Delivery team is accepting applications for a Grants Finance Specialist to support the College of Engineering in post-award grants-related activities.

    Example of Duties

    • Researches and understands any special conditions associated with the awards in a portfolio

    • Monitors financial activity for an award portfolio, including overspends, cost sharing, and unallowable expenses, throughout the award lifecycle to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies

    • Maintains working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and protocols regarding sponsor and university requirements

    • Recommends and processes accounting adjustments to award expenditures to resolve issues of non-compliance or lack of funds

    • Documents cost-share expenditures

    • Processes effort reporting and adjustments for all Federal/Federal Flow Through awards

    • Assists in budget revisions, no-cost extensions, and supplemental award line requests

    • Provides and reviews sponsored funding financial reports

    • Collaborates with team members and departmental customers to provide exceptional customer service

    • Works closely with team members and departmental customers to resolve complex or unique situations, escalating to leadership if necessary

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a business-related field of study 
    • Experience with post-award financial management of grants, including the development of budget projections 
    • Experience in higher education/institutional setting 
    • Experience working remotely 
    • Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Teams 
    • Experience with Workday Financial Management

    This position offers the opportunity for hybrid work and requires the employee to reside in the state of Iowa by the start of employment.

    For more information about Finance Service Delivery, please visit: Finance Service Delivery


    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.

    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:

    Resume/Curriculum Vitae

    Letter of Application/Cover Letter

    Why Choose Iowa State University?
    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

    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.

    Appointment Type:

    Regular

    Number of Months Employed Per Year:

    12 Month Work Period

    Time Type:

    Full time

    Pay Grade:

    PS808

    Original Posting Date:

    August 14, 2026

    Posting Close Date:

    August 23, 2026

    Job Requisition Number:

    R19748

    Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email

    eooffice@iastate.edu

    .

     

    General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAmes, Iowa

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