NSHE Grants Specialist I – College of Engineering

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options including, as

PERS retirement benefits

Paid leave (annual & sick)

Fitness center access

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an NSHE Specialist 1 for Grants in the College of Engineering. This full-time role provides training and expertise for grant administration, reviews proposals and awards, and supports budget development and post-award financial management while ensuring sponsor compliance.

A strong communication skillset and cross-team collaboration are essential. Required is a bachelor’s degree with related experience, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience; or an equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations (Uniform Guidance, NIH, NSF) preferred.
• Experience in pre- and post-award grant management and budgeting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, training, and subject matter expertise for grant administration.
• Coordinate and review proposal and award activities across the college.
• Support contract implementation, budgeting, cost share, and post‑award financial management.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements; train faculty and staff.

Skills

Grant regulations knowledge

Pre- and post-award grant management

Budget development

ERP systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

Banner

Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups)

Power BI or Tableau

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an NSHE Specialist 1 for Grants in the College of Engineering. This full-time role provides training and expertise for grant administration, reviews proposals and awards, and supports budget development and post-award financial management while ensuring sponsor compliance.

A strong communication skillset and cross-team collaboration are essential. Required is a bachelor’s degree with related experience, or an equivalent combination.