Business Specialist III, IAMP Grant Administrator

Business Specialist III, IAMP Grant AdministratorPosition DetailsPosition Title: Business Specialist III, IAMP Grant AdministratorDivision/College: College of Agricultural & Life SciencesDepartment: CALS Research AdministrationLocation: MoscowPosting Context Statement: The Business Specialist III provides post-award financial and compliance support for the Innovative Agriculture and Marketing Partnership (IAMP) within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, in coordination with the Administrative Research Collaborative (ARC) in the Office of Research and Economic Development. IAMP supports collaborative agricultural research and marketing initiatives across Idaho, working with producers, commodity groups, agribusiness partners, and external collaborators. This position ensures sound financial stewardship of sponsored projects, delivers high-quality service to faculty and partners, and supports compliance oversight with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and University of Idaho policies.Position Overview: Responsible for providing complex technical support for daily financial operations by performing a variety of tasks following policies and procedures. In addition to processing a variety of financial transactions and maintaining records, the position compiles data and generates routine and ad hoc financial reports. Duties may include: purchasing identified goods and services, submitting invoices and receipts for payment, accepting and recording payments, reconciling purchasing card statements, processing travel claims and reimbursements, tracking transactions through completion in the centralized financial system, filing and maintaining unit-level finance documents, originating personnel actions and processing corrections to pay in the centralized financial system, developing, compiling, and summarizing data for routine reports and ad hoc financial management reports, researching and correcting discrepancies or errors, providing assistance to departments on questions related to invoices, receipts, financial reports and other transactions, researching, analyzing, and making recommendations for management decision making. Other duties as assigned.Unit URL: QualificationsRequired Experience: Three years providing financial processing support within an electronic finance system, using spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze, and report on financial data, interpreting and applying financial stewardship policies, procedures, rules and regulationsRequired Education: High School Diploma or equivalentRequired Other: NoneAdditional Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or four years of administrative or financial experience. Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reconciliation practices, including experience working within enterprise financial systems such as Banner or similar platforms.

Experience developing and managing budgets and monitoring balances. Knowledge of University of Idaho policies and procedures. Knowledge of 2CFR200 and regulations governing sponsored projects.

Experience working with faculty, staff, students, or external stakeholders in a research or agricultural setting.Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: NoneDegree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of applicationPosting InformationFLSA Status: Non-ExemptEmployee Category: ClassifiedPay Range: $27/hr or higher depending on experienceType of Appointment: Fiscal YearFTE: 1Full Time/Part Time: Full TimeFunding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. NoPosting Date: 05/20/2026Closing Date: Open Until FilledSpecial Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by June 3, 2026, will receive first consideration. IMPORTANT: To be considered, your "Letter of Qualification" must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification. This recruitment will be used to fill three positions. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at and request that one be sent to you.Applicant Resources: Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.EEO Statement: The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsResume/CVLetter of QualificationOptional DocumentsSupplemental Questions* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Academic CareersAssociation of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)ChronicleFacebookHigherEd/Academic ImpressionsHigher Ed JobsIdaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)Indeed.comInside Higher EdLinkedInNewspaperOther VenueProfessional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)University of Idaho WebsiteUniversity of Idaho Daily RegisterUniversity of Idaho EmployeeWord of MouthMilitaryjob.comDSPSjobs.comHigher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)