Grants Administration Specialist I (Pre & Post-Award)

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Fitness Center access

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an NSHE Specialist 1 for Grants to join the College of Engineering. This is a full-time position with layoff rights, with an anticipated start date of November 16, 2026.

The role provides guidance, training, and subject matter expertise for pre- and post-award grant administration across the college, coordinating and reviewing proposal and award activities, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of relevant experience; OR
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three (3) years of program support experience equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III in Nevada state service which included applying complex laws and regulations
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, training, and subject matter expertise for pre- and post-award grant administration across the college.
• Interpret and communicate grant requirements; coordinate and review proposal and award activities.
• Support contract implementation, budgeting, cost share, and post-award financial management; ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.

Skills

Grant budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

Banner

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an NSHE Specialist 1 for Grants to join the College of Engineering. This is a full-time position with layoff rights, with an anticipated start date of November 16, 2026.

The role provides guidance, training, and subject matter expertise for pre- and post-award grant administration across the college, coordinating and reviewing proposal and award activities, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.