Funding Opportunity Navigator

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

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