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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship

Retirement plans with university match

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Funding Opportunity Coordinator to curate and disseminate funding opportunities that align with our institutional priorities. The role involves providing targeted searches for scholars and projects, managing limited submissions, and conducting outreach to enhance faculty competitiveness.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and several years in proposal or research development within higher education, plus strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; three years in proposal/research development or project management in higher education.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail are a must.
• Ability to grasp complex topics across disciplines and align with external funders.
• Ability to work with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Flexible and able to adapt in a dynamic workplace.
• Ability to solve complex problems and make independent decisions.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and senior administrators.

Responsibilities

• Curate and disseminate funding opportunities aligned 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 to enhance faculty competitiveness and advance institutional priorities.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Rapid topic learning

Interpersonal collaboration

Flexibility

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Funding Opportunity Coordinator to curate and disseminate funding opportunities that align with our institutional priorities. The role involves providing targeted searches for scholars and projects, managing limited submissions, and conducting outreach to enhance faculty competitiveness.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and several years in proposal or research development within higher education, plus strong communication and