Funding Opportunity Coordinator

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance options

Scholarship programs

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Funding Opportunity Coordinator to support the Office of Research and Innovation in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on curating funding opportunities, performing targeted searches for scholars, and managing limited submission processes to boost faculty competitiveness.

The coordinator will collaborate with diverse units, communicate complex opportunities, and contribute to Nebraska’s land-grant mission through research growth and external funding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of proposal and/or research development or project management experience working in higher education in a high-volume, high-production, and/or sponsored research-intensive environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly become familiar with complex subject matter in a wide variety of academic disciplines as well as the missions and priorities of a wide range of external funders.
• Ability to interact with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• A high level of flexibility in the workplace.
• Ability to solve complex problems and independently make and/or implement decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with faculty and staff from many UNL units and high-level university administrators

Responsibilities

• Curate and disseminate funding opportunities that align with institutional eligibility and expertise.
• Provide targeted funding opportunity searches for individual scholars and projects.
• Manage and innovate limited submission processes.
• Conduct research and outreach around funding opportunities to enhance faculty competitiveness and advance institutional priorities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Flexibility

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Information

Position Information

EEO Statement

Working Title

Working Title Funding Opportunity Coordinator

Department

Department Research Development-13276

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260717

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/01/2026

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) 11/04/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The Office of Research and Innovation (R&I) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ( UNL ) is committed to promoting a culture and environment for success in research, scholarship, creative endeavors, and economic development. Conducting novel and impactful research that generates new knowledge, solves real-world problems, and enhances lives is among the most fundamental purposes of the institution.
The funding opportunity coordinator will contribute to Nebraska’s land-grant mission in significant and essential ways by: 1) curating and disseminating funding opportunities that align with institutional eligibility and expertise; 2) providing targeted funding opportunity searches for individual scholars and projects; 3) managing and innovating limited submission; and 4) conducting research and outreach around funding opportunities to enhance faculty competitiveness and advance institutional priorities.
About Us:
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of proposal and/or research development or project management experience working in higher education in a high-volume, high-production, and/or sponsored research-intensive environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly become familiar with complex subject matter in a wide variety of academic disciplines as well as the missions and priorities of a wide range of external funders.
• Ability to interact with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• A high level of flexibility in the workplace.
• Ability to solve complex problems and independently make and/or implement decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely with faculty and staff from many UNL units and high-level university administrators

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and five years of proposal and/or research development or project management experience working in higher education in a high-volume, high-production, and/or sponsored research-intensive environment.
• Experience preparing and delivering training programs and shared resources and tools helpful.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $60,000/yr. minimum

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

Ember Welsch, Human Resources Specialist Lead
Office of Research and Innovation
[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

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