Grants Project Manager

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,900 - 91,400; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, invites applications for Grants Project Manager. The role supports development, implementation and reporting of funded projects within the College of Nursing, working with Project Directors and subject matter experts to track outcomes-based metrics.

The position requires 3 years of grant or project management experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and collaboration platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Health Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Health Sciences or related field.
• 3 years grant and/or project management experience.
• Experience in community outreach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficient in Microsoft Forms, Teams and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development, implementation and reporting of funded projects across College of Nursing divisions.
• Collaborates with Project Directors/Principal Investigators and other partners to define, source, and track outcomes-based metrics.
• Conducts independent strategic task execution and coordinates working groups to achieve project goals.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Forms

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Grant management

Project management

Community outreach

Education

Business, Education, Health Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Health Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Forms

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

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

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number

Staff_14784

Department

Business Unit

College of Nursing

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Remote/Telecommuting

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

Position Summary

Supports the development, implementation and reporting of key assigned funded projects across College of Nursing’s five divisions. Collaborates with multiple Project Directors/Principal Investigators, capability leaders, project teams, and subject matter experts to define, source, and track outcomes-based metrics measured throughout the projects. Conducts independent strategic task implementation and brings together appropriate working groups of internal and external partners to achieve project goals.

Posting Category

Operations

Working Title

Grants Project Manager

Job Title

Admin Bus Op Specialist

Salary Grade

AB22S

Appointment Type

B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range

$60,900 - $91,400/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date

06/05/2026

Application Review Date

06/15/2026

Review Date Information

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

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

Business, Education, Health Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Health Sciences or related field

Required Experience

3 years

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

Grant and/or project management experience
Experience in community outreach

Required License

No

Required Computer Applications

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications

Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 1. Development of multi-year, multi-million dollar budgets and corresponding work plans.
• 2. Management, budget, and leadership skills.
• 3. Flexibility and accountability.
• 4. Effective interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 5. Ability to work independently and effectively with project team members under limited supervision.

Preferred Education

Public health, business/public administration, or related field.

Preferred Experience

Experience in higher education or secondary education
Experience in the provision of nursing patient care

Preferred License

Yes

Preferred License Detail

Project Management Professional ( PMP ) certification

Preferred Computer Applications

Not Applicable

Preferred Other Computer Applications

REDCap, Zoom, HRSA Electronic Handbook

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 1. Technical report writing skills.
• 2. Knowledge of federal healthcare regulations and fiscal management strategies.
• 3. Understanding of/ability to navigate health care landscape.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Health Administration, Public Health, Nursing, Health Sciences, or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of three years grant and/or project management experience to include experience in community outreach?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have a minimum of three years grant and/or project management experience to include experience in community outreach, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint?
  • 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.