Grants/Project Associate

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNMC is seeking an experienced administrative support professional to assist key faculty and senior administration at the Eppley Institute and UNMC Eppley Cancer Center in Omaha, NE.

The role involves supporting grant applications, pre- and post-grant activities, and day-to-day planning and coordination. Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills are essential, with a background in handling sensitive documents.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent is required.
• Five years of related post-high school education/experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for faculty and senior administration at the Eppley Institute and UNMC Eppley Cancer Center.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and monitoring day-to-day institute activities.
• Support development and administration of grant applications and related activities.

Skills

Typing 50 wpm

Dictation transcription

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

High School education or equivalent

5 years related post high school education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Endnote

Reference Manager

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Omaha, NE

Requisition Number

Staff_14222

Department

Eppley Inst Administration 50001825

Business Unit

Eppley Institute

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

TBD

Remote/Telecommuting

Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, this position provides administrative support for several assigned key faculty members and Senior Administration of the Eppley Institute and the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center. Provides administrative support for the development of grant applications, as well as and pre and post grant administration activities for Eppley Institute faculty. Provides assistance in the planning, organizing and monitoring of the day-to-day activities of the Institute and Cancer Center faculty and administration. Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills in applying a detailed knowledge of the responsibilities.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

High School education or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider five years related post high school education/experience)

Required Experience

5 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Responsible administrative support experience

(Will consider five years related post high school education/experience)

Required License

No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Required Other Computer Applications

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to type 50 wpm.

Ability to transcribe from dictation.

Strong Attention to detail.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Strong problem solving skills and analytical skills.

Basic practice of reviewing all documents for completeness and accuracy.

Preferred Education

Business related field

Preferred Experience

Preferred License

No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications

Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications

Adobe Acrobat Professional, Endnote, Reference Manager

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have responsible administrative support experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have responsible administrative support experience, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

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