Grants Specialist II | Iowa State University - Military Veterans

Position Title: Grants Specialist II Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience with post-award grant management Experience with preparing and managing budgets Experience with financial reporting Experience with grant compliance and understanding of regulations Job Description: Are you passionate about helping people achieve their research goals and making a meaningful impact? Do you thrive in an environment where you can collaborate with driven individuals to achieve outstanding results? If so, the Iowa NSF EPSCoR team with Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for a Grants Specialist II! About the Program: The Iowa NSF EPSCoR(National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) program Meeting Human Needs with Things that Grow - will build and integrate research capacity and workforce development in biosciences and advanced manufacturing throughout the state. This is a 5-year, $20M project, reporting to the Vice President for Research (VPR) at Iowa State University and partnered with four other Iowa institutions. The program has 43 associated faculty and more than 25 researchers. What Youll Do: Manage daily financial operations of the award at ISU Oversee sub-award spending at partner institutions Document cost share and participant support funding at ISU Monitor cost share documentation and participant support funding at partner institutions and seed funding recipients Prepare annual financial reports in compliance with NSF EPSCoR guidelines Assist the program administrator in event planning and other program activities Assist with budget preparation and review for funding proposals Assist in identifying and presenting of appropriate funding opportunities Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position will have strong attention-to-detail and be a quick learner. This is a two year, fixed term position with the opportunity for renewal. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 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 If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply! Appointment Type: Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term) Proposed End Date or Length of Term: March 30, 2027 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 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. Original Posting Date: February 25, 2025 Posting Close Date: March 17, 2025 Job Requisition Number: R16492