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 ISU Extension and Outreach and the College of Ag and Life Sciences in post-award activities related to grants.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Example of Duties
• Supports pre and/or post-award administration for a department, college or program.
• Reviews budgets and proposal language, budget variables, calculations, and signature authorizations to ensure completeness and acceptability.
• Resolves problems with proposals, contracts, and budgets.
• Assists researchers by finding and presenting grant opportunities.
• Establishes and monitors accounts, re-budget funds, makes changes to expenditures.
• Prepares and reviews initial draft proposals, budgets, and subcontracts.
• Provides guidance to faculty and research staff on proposals and budgets.
• 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.
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
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 University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our 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
• This job is eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment (Iowa Only).

Original Posting Date:
February 14, 2024

Posting Close Date:
February 22, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14036