Grants & Funding Opportunity Lead - Research Development

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

Job summary

The Office of Research and Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Funding Opportunity Coordinator to curate funding opportunities, perform targeted searches, and manage limited submissions. This role supports faculty and aligns with UNL’s land-grant mission and priorities.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree with five years in proposal development or project management in higher education, plus experience delivering training and developing shared resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and five years of proposal and/or research development or project management experience in higher education.
• Experience preparing and delivering training programs and shared resources and tools.

Responsibilities

• Curate and disseminate funding opportunities aligned with eligibility and expertise.
• Provide targeted funding opportunity searches for scholars and projects.
• Manage and innovate limited submission processes.
• Conduct research and outreach to enhance faculty competitiveness and advance priorities.

Skills

Proposal development

Training delivery

Project management

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

The Office of Research and Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Funding Opportunity Coordinator to curate funding opportunities, perform targeted searches, and manage limited submissions. This role supports faculty and aligns with UNL’s land-grant mission and priorities.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree with five years in proposal development or project management in higher education, plus experience delivering training and developing shared resources.