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Location

Ames, IA | United States

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Job description

Position Title:

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

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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