Finance & Grant Specialist: Impactful Grants & FinOps

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Finance/Grant management

SAP

Confidentiality & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NuGrant

Job description

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.