Grants Specialist

3 days ago

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States University of Nebraska Full time
Job Summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a highly skilled Grants Specialist to join our team. As a Grants Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing grant support to our customers in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with all applicable institutional, state, and federal regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide grant support to customers in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and guidelines.
  • Execute and review routine and complex pre- and post-award grant transactions.
  • Work closely with employees within the departments served, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Utilize technology to provide professional services and function under limited supervision.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of related grant management and/or finance work experience; additional relevant education or experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
  • Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system.
  • A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with rules and regulations, including HIPAA and FERPA guidelines on the disclosure of information.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience performing project or cost accounting.
  • Experience conducting training.
  • Experience serving multiple units as part of a service team.
  • Experience performing grant-related tasks at a University of Nebraska institution.
  • Experience with NuGrant or similar grants management system.
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices.
  • Knowledge of grant terminology and practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.
What We Offer
  • Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents.
  • Retirement plans with university match.
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace.
About Us

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community. We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth and development.

We are an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation.

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