Grants Finance Specialist

Grants Finance Specialist page is loaded## Grants Finance Specialist locations:
Ames, IAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R18430##

Position Title:

Grants Finance Specialist## Job Group:

Professional & Scientific## Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience##

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 Management##

Job Description:

** Summary
* * Iowa State University's Finance Service Delivery team is accepting applications for a Grants Finance Specialist to support the College of Health and Human Sciences and the Office of the Vice President for Research in post-award activities related to grants.
** 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

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 January 18, 2026.
** If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment or call  or Toll Free:
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## Original Posting Date:

January 9, 2026## Posting Close Date:##…