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Grants Finance Specialist
Iowa State University School of Education. Support the College of Business, College of Design, Graduate College, University administrative, Student Support, and other operational units in post-award grant activities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in post-award financial management of grants, including budget projections and compliance with sponsor and university regulations. Strong collaboration skills are essential for working with team members and departmental customers to resolve complex financial situations.
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Post-Award Financial ManagementBudget Projections DevelopmentWorkday Financial ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteHigher Education Experience
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Hard Skills
Financial MonitoringCost Sharing DocumentationEffort ReportingAccounting AdjustmentsAward Lifecycle Management
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft TeamsWorkday Financial Management
Industry Keywords
Grant ManagementHigher EducationFederal AwardsUniversity RegulationsFinancial Reporting
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the College of Business, College of Design, Graduate College, University administrative, Student Support, and other operational units in post-award grant activities
- Research and understand special conditions associated with awards in a portfolio
- Monitor financial activity for award portfolios, including overspends, cost sharing, and unallowable expenses, throughout the award lifecycle
- Maintain working knowledge of sponsor and university regulations, policies, and protocols
- Recommend and process accounting adjustments to award expenditures
- Document cost-share expenditures
- Process effort reporting and adjustments for Federal/Federal Flow Through awards
- Assist with budget revisions, no-cost extensions, and supplemental award line requests
- Provide and review sponsored funding financial reports
- Collaborate with team members and departmental customers
- Resolve complex or unique situations and escalate to leadership when necessary
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
- Must reside in the state of Iowa on or before the start of employment
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
- 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
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae required
- Letter of Application/Cover Letter required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- 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
- WorkFlex flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work