Finance/Grant Specialist

University of Nebraska Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Sur place; USD 46 764 - 57 157; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Nebraska Lincoln in Lincoln, NE seeks a Finance/Grant Specialist to provide finance and grant support, handling pre- and post-award transactions with accuracy. The role collaborates with department staff to deliver a high level of customer service while ensuring compliance with UNL, state, and federal regulations.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, effective communication, and the ability to learn new systems. It is a full-time on-site role within the Big Red Business Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of related finance or grant management experience.
• 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 HIPAA and FERPA.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships and meet deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Provide finance and grant support in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with regulations.
• Execute and review routine and complex finance and pre-/post-award grant transactions.
• Collaborate with department staff and office colleagues to deliver high-quality service.
• Utilize technology to provide professional services with limited supervision.

Connaissances

Finance/Grant management

SAP

Confidentiality & compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

NuGrant

Description du poste

Requisition Number: S_260583

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

Job Type: Full-Time