Grants Finance Specialist
Position Title: Grants Finance Specialist Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Business or related field of study Experience with post-award grant management Demonstrated administration of technical accounting tasks Experience with development and administration of budgets Job Description: Summary 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 activities related to grants. Example of Duties • Supports post-award administration for a department, college or program. • Reviews budgets, budget variables, calculations, and signature authorizations to ensure completeness and acceptability. • Resolves problems with budgets and policy non-compliance. • Establishes and monitors accounts, re-budget funds, makes changes to expenditures. • Provides guidance to faculty and research staff on budgets and sponsor-compliant options. • Reviews sponsored program awards and communicates terms and conditions to participants. • Consults with sponsors, researchers, and staff to determine expense allowability, cost-sharing requirements, financial reports, and guidance. • Verifies and audits compliance, budget, and reporting. This position offers the opportunity for hybrid work but does require the employee to reside in the state of Iowa on or before the start of employment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 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 For more information about our department, please click the link below: Finance Service Delivery Appointment Type: Regular 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 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by August 3, 2025. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] 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: July 24, 2025 Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R17475 Originally posted on Himalayas