Grants Finance Specialist
Grants Finance Specialist
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Job Description
Position Title:
Grants Finance SpecialistJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Business or related field of studyExperience with post-award grant management
Demonstrated administration of technical accounting tasks
Experience with development and administration of budgets
Job Description:
Summary
Iowa State Universitys 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:
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber 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
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration applications should be received byAugust 3 2025.
Original Posting Date:
July 24 2025Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R17475Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
