Grants & Proposals Lead: Research Funding

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Robust retirement plans

Employee scholarship programs

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Grants Specialist-Lead to serve as a trusted resource for faculty and departments, guiding the sponsored research proposal process from development to submission. This role focuses on compliance, policy guidance, and timely financial coordination across projects.

After a six-month onsite training period, a hybrid schedule with up to one remote day per week may be available, subject to supervisor approval and operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related experience in grants administration, proposal development, finance, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience working with SAP or another large integrated financial system.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, including Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with faculty and departments to support the successful development and submission of sponsored research proposals.
• Providing consultative guidance on grants administration policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinating proposal budgets, documentation, submissions, and grant startup activities.
• Collaborating with university partners to deliver exceptional service and promote effective, compliant research administration.
• Ensuring that records are maintained according to policy.
• Supervising employees by providing work direction, coaching, training, and mentoring to support employee development and ensure consistent, accurate, and timely completion of responsibilities.
• Supporting sponsored research through post-award grant financial management and administration.
• Assisting with training new staff members.
• Reviewing and coordinating complex financial activities, including travel, contracts, journal entries, accounts receivable, capital assets, and other financial transactions.
• Supporting unit leadership in budget analysis, preparing reports and identifying potential areas of concern.

Skills

Grants administration

Proposal development

Finance

SAP experience

Excel data analysis

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Grants Specialist-Lead to serve as a trusted resource for faculty and departments, guiding the sponsored research proposal process from development to submission. This role focuses on compliance, policy guidance, and timely financial coordination across projects.

After a six-month onsite training period, a hybrid schedule with up to one remote day per week may be available, subject to supervisor approval and operational needs.