Grants & Finance Specialist

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks a Finance/Grant Specialist to provide finance and grant support in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner. The role executes routine and complex grant transactions and collaborates with department staff to deliver high-level customer service.

Reporting to the Big Red Business Center, this position requires a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of related experience, strong communication, and the ability to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA/FERPA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related finance or grant management work experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system.
• Willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines on the disclosure of information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance and grant support in a timely and accurate manner.
• Execute and review routine and complex finance and pre- and post-award grant transactions.
• Work closely with employees within the departments served and with functional office staff.
• Utilize technology to provide professional services.
• Maintain compliance with institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Prioritization

Learning agility

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

NuGrant

Job description

University of Nebraska–Lincoln seeks a Finance/Grant Specialist to provide finance and grant support in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner. The role executes routine and complex grant transactions and collaborates with department staff to deliver high-level customer service.

Reporting to the Big Red Business Center, this position requires a Bachelor's degree with 4 years of related experience, strong communication, and the ability to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA/FERPA guidelines.