Finance/Grant Specialist

3 days ago

Lincoln, NE, United States University of Nebraska Full time
Position Information

Position Information

Working Title
Finance/Grant Specialist

Department
College of Engineering-0907

Requisition Number
S_250783

Posting Open Date
12/02/2025

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
12/16/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Description of Work

The Finance/Grant Specialist serves in a customer-facing, consultative role and is responsible for providing finance and grant support in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines. The Finance/Grant Specialist primarily executes and reviews routine and complex finance and pre- and post-award grant transactions. The Finance/Grant Specialist will work closely with employees within the units served, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions. This position functions under limited supervision and is expected to utilize technology to provide professional services.

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants 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. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of related finance or grant management work experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• 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 UNL grants management system 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

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No

Physical Required
No

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No

Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes

Posted Salary
$51,961/year minimum

How to Apply

Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Katherine Ortiz

Job Category (old)
Managerial/Professional

Job Type
Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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