Grants Specialist — Grants Management & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance options

Scholarship program

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Grants Specialist in Lincoln to provide grant support in a timely, accurate manner in compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. The role focuses on pre- and post-award grant transactions and close collaboration with College of Education & Human Sciences staff to deliver high-quality customer service.

The Grants Specialist operates under limited supervision and uses sophisticated technology to provide professional services, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of related finance or grant management work experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system.
• A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with rules and regulations, including HIPAA and FERPA guidelines on the disclosure of information.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Relationship building

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years related finance/grant management experience

Tools

SAP

Finance system

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Grants Specialist in Lincoln to provide grant support in a timely, accurate manner in compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. The role focuses on pre- and post-award grant transactions and close collaboration with College of Education & Human Sciences staff to deliver high-quality customer service.

The Grants Specialist operates under limited supervision and uses sophisticated technology to provide professional services, ensuring