Lead Grants Specialist - Hybrid (1 remote day/wk)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, located in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a Grants Specialist - Lead to partner with faculty and departments to develop and submit sponsored research proposals. You will provide consultative guidance on grants administration policies, coordinate budgets, and ensure compliant, accurate records.

Following an initial onsite training period of up to six months, this role may become eligible for a hybrid schedule with up to one remote day per week, subject to supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of related experience in grants administration, proposal development, finance, or related field.
• Experience with SAP or another large integrated financial system.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong communication and collaborative relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with faculty and departments to develop and submit sponsored research proposals.
• Provide consultative guidance on grants administration policies and best practices.
• Coordinate proposal budgets, documentation, submissions, and grant startup activities.
• Collaborate with university partners to deliver excellent service and compliant research administration.
• Maintain records according to policy.
• Supervise staff with coaching, training, and mentoring.
• Support post-award grant financial management and administration.
• Assist with training new staff members.
• Review and coordinate complex financial activities including travel, contracts, journal entries, and accounts receivable.
• Support unit leadership with budget analysis and reporting.

Skills

Grants administration

Budget coordination

SAP

Excel

Office suite

Communication

Confidentiality

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, located in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a Grants Specialist - Lead to partner with faculty and departments to develop and submit sponsored research proposals. You will provide consultative guidance on grants administration policies, coordinate budgets, and ensure compliant, accurate records.

Following an initial onsite training period of up to six months, this role may become eligible for a hybrid schedule with up to one remote day per week, subject to supervisor