Grants Specialist

## Grants Finance SpecialistApplylocations: Ames, IAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R19748## 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 ManagementThis 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 DeliveryCandidates 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 VitaeLetter 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 programIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io, or call View phone number on click.appcast.io or Toll Free: View phone number on click.appcast.io.## 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr