College of Design Budget & Grants Coordinator

Position Title:
College of Design Budget & Grants Coordinator

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with developing, preparing, and managing budgets.
Experience with analyzing, consolidating, and interpreting accounting data.
Experience with grant management.
Experience with project management and implementation.
Experience interpreting technical and detailed funding guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Job Description:

Summary

Are you passionate about fostering innovation and driving impactful change? College of Design, is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Cost Center Manager and Grant Coordinator. At College of Design, we're dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary design research, engaging with professionals and the public, and addressing the needs of Iowa communities. As the Cost Center Manager and Grant Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in managing multiple units, ensuring financial compliance, and facilitating grant activities. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, excel in financial analysis, and are eager to contribute to the enhancement of our current and new endeavors, we invite you to join us in this exciting opportunity.

Position Description and Responsibilities

Cost Center Management (CCM) & Budget Reporting – 50% of Time

• Manage cost centers including IDRO and central College of Design units; approve transactions ensuring compliance.

• Plan, analyze, and prepare budget activities and reports.

• Advise on budget options.

• Provide high-level analysis for IDRO and central unit leadership.

• Manage fee-for-service structure and prepare reports for revenue and budget monitoring.

Grant Management and Other Duties as Assigned – 50% of Time

• Manage grant activities including familiarizing with funded awards and budgets.

• Coordinate post-award activities for grants and contracts.

• Resolve issues with contracts and budgets, establish and monitor accounts, and make expenditure changes.

• Review sponsored program awards, communicate terms, provide financial reports, and ensure compliance.

• Submit Faculty summer salary requests from award-funded grants and support Principal Investigators in project implementation by providing analytical support.

• Assist with hiring process of undergraduate and graduate research assistants.

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

This position is open until filled.

Application consideration date of March 21st, 2024.

Appointment Type:
Regular

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 [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Our 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
• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:
February 19, 2024

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:
R14030