Finance/Grant Specialist

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks a Finance/Grant Specialist to provide finance and grant support in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner. The role executes routine and complex grant transactions and collaborates with department staff to deliver high-level customer service.

Reporting to the Big Red Business Center, this position requires a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of related experience, strong communication, and the ability to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA/FERPA guidelines.

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.
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with 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.
• Execute and review routine and complex finance and pre- and post-award grant transactions.
• Work closely with employees within the departments served and with functional office staff.
• Utilize technology to provide professional services.
• Maintain compliance with institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Prioritization

Learning agility

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

NuGrant

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Department

Department Big Red Business Center-11350

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260583

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/24/2026

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

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/10/2026

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 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.

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.

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

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

Katelyn Rife, SHRM -CP
HR Specialist – Lead
[e-mail]

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

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

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

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