Grants Specialist – Natural Resources Center (Hybrid)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Grants Specialist for the Natural Resources Business Center on East Campus in Lincoln, NE. This role partners with faculty and departments to develop and submit sponsored research proposals and to ensure compliant grants administration.

After an initial training period, the position may offer a hybrid schedule with some remote days. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with four years of related grants experience, strong SAP and Excel skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of related experience in grants administration.
• Experience working with SAP or another large integrated financial system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in compliance with laws and policies.
• Strong communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty and departments to develop and submit sponsored research proposals.
• Provide consultative guidance on grants administration policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate proposal budgets, documentation, submissions, and grant startup activities.
• Collaborate with university partners to deliver exceptional service and promote effective, compliant research administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years related grants experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Grants Specialist for the Natural Resources Business Center on East Campus in Lincoln, NE. This role partners with faculty and departments to develop and submit sponsored research proposals and to ensure compliant grants administration.

After an initial training period, the position may offer a hybrid schedule with some remote days. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with four years of related grants experience, strong SAP and Excel skills, and