Grants Finance Specialist

me.iastate.edu

Ames, Iowa, US
Not specified; benefits: comprehensive health, den...
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree required
2 years related experience
Workday financial management
This role supports post-award activities for multiple colleges including Engineering, Business, Design, and the Graduate College at Iowa State University

Job Summary

  • This role supports post-award activities for multiple colleges including Engineering, Business, Design, and the Graduate College at Iowa State University.
  • The specialist monitors financial activity to ensure compliance with sponsor requirements and university policies while managing overspends and cost sharing.
  • Candidates must reside in Iowa on or before employment start date and are eligible for comprehensive benefits including retirement plans and onsite childcare.

Matching Summary

This role supports post-award activities for multiple colleges including Engineering, Business, Design, and the Graduate College at Iowa State University.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, retirement, vacation, sick time, onsite childcare, life insurance, FSA, EAP, wellbeing program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2 years related experience
  • Workday Financial Management
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Remote work capability
  • Iowa state residency requirement

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in business field
  • Higher education setting experience
  • Budget projection development
  • Complex problem resolution skills
  • Customer service excellence

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree minimum
  • 2 years related experience
  • US work authorization without sponsorship
  • Residency in Iowa required

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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