Grants Finance Specialist
Indexed description
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
- 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 Management
For more information about Finance Service Delivery, please visit: Finance Service Delivery
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.
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 Vitae
Letter 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 program
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
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
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