Business Specialist III, IAMP Grant Administrator

University of Idaho

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID, USA

USD 27-27 / hour

Posted on May 21, 2026
Position Information
Internal Posting?
Posting Number SP005279P
Position Title Business Specialist III, IAMP Grant Administrator
Division/College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department CALS Research Administration
Location Moscow
Posting 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
Position Qualifications
Required 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 regulations
Required Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other
  • None
Additional 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 2 CFR 200 and regulations governing sponsored projects.
  • Experience working with faculty, staff, students, or external stakeholders in a research or agricultural setting.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
  • None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
Posting Information
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range $27/hr or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
FTE
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 05/20/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special 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 hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background 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.
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