Grants Finance Specialist
Iowa State UniversityPosition Title:
Grants Finance SpecialistJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's or master's degree in a business-related field of studyExperience 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:
Iowa State University's Finance Service Delivery team is accepting applications for a couple of Grants Finance Specialists to support the College of Engineering or the College of Business, College of Design, Graduate College, along with University administrative, Student Support, and other operational units 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:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS808Application 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 April 12, 2026.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
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
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.