Grants Finance Specialist

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 (Grants Specialist II) to support 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 portfolioMonitors 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 policiesMaintains working knowledge of applicable regulations, policies, and protocols regarding sponsor and university requirementsRecommends and processes accounting adjustments to award expenditures to resolve issues of non-compliance or lack of fundsDocuments cost-share expendituresProcesses effort reporting and adjustments for all Federal/Federal Flow Through awardsAssists in budget revisions, no-cost extensions, and supplemental award line requestsProvides and reviews sponsored funding financial reportsCollaborates with team members and departmental customers to provide exceptional customer serviceWorks 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 studyExperience with post-award financial management of grants, including the development of budget projectionsExperience in higher education/institutional settingExperience working remotelyExperience with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and TeamsExperience with Workday Financial Management For more information about Finance Service Delivery, please visit: Finance - Division of Operations and Finance 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. 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 plansGenerous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plansOnsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)Life insurance and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending AccountsVarious voluntary benefits and discountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWellbeing programIowa 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. 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. Appointment Type Regular Number Of Months Employed Per Year 12 Month Work Period Time Type Full time Pay Grade PS808 Original Posting Date October 19, 2026 Posting Close Date October 28, 2026 Job Requisition Number R20096 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 eooffice@iastate.edu. 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.