Grants & Finance Specialist - Hybrid Eligible

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance benefits

Scholarship programs

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Finance/Grants Specialist within the College of Education and Human Sciences. You will serve as a trusted resource for departments, guiding financial management, grant administration, and sponsorship processes.

Responsibilities include managing accounts, reviewing complex transactions, supporting proposal development, and coordinating budgets. After an initial onsite training period of up to six months, a hybrid work schedule may be approved based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus (4) years of related experience in financial management, accounting, grant administration, or related field.
• Experience working with SAP or another large integrated financial system.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in compliance with laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing an assigned portfolio of accounts, advising on financial management, funding strategies, and compliance across funding sources.
• Reviewing complex financial activities including travel, contracts, journal entries, A/R, capital assets.
• Partnering with faculty and departments to support development and submission of sponsored proposals.
• Coordinating proposal budgets, documentation, submissions, and startup activities.
• Providing guidance on university financial policies, sponsored programs, and business processes.
• Preparing and reviewing standardized and ad hoc financial reports, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintaining records according to policy.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Finance/Grants Specialist within the College of Education and Human Sciences. You will serve as a trusted resource for departments, guiding financial management, grant administration, and sponsorship processes.

Responsibilities include managing accounts, reviewing complex transactions, supporting proposal development, and coordinating budgets. After an initial onsite training period of up to six months, a hybrid work schedule may be approved based on