Finance/Grant Specialist

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 46,764 - 57,157; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Finance/Grant Specialist in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on finance and grant support, ensuring timely and accurate transactions in compliance with university and regulatory guidelines.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4 years of related experience, experience with SAP or similar systems, and the ability to learn new software while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent customer service.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance and grant support in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with applicable policies and guidelines.
• Execute and review routine and complex finance and pre- and post-award grant transactions.
• Work closely with department staff and functional offices to provide high level customer service.
• Utilize technology to provide professional services under limited supervision.

Skills

Finance

Grant management

SAP

Confidentiality

Communication

Relationship building

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

NuGrant

Job description

Working Title Finance/Grant Specialist

Department Big Red Business Center-11350

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 departments 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 utilize technology to provide professional services.

As an EO/AA 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 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.

Posted Salary $51,961/yr minimum