Grants Finance Specialist
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 ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.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 November 30, 2025.
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. 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 plansGenerous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plansOnsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)Life insurance and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending AccountsVarious voluntary benefits and discountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWellbeing programIowa 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.