Project/Grants Administration Coordinator

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center seeks a Project/Grants Administration Coordinator to oversee FPBCC administrative activities and related research projects. The role includes coordinating center components, committees, internal funding opportunities, and multi-project grants, with financial oversight of supported research.

Preferred candidates will have experience with NIH/NCI policies and procedures, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years administrative support experience, including research grants administration.
• Experience coordinating projects and programs in an academic or research setting preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage FPBCC administrative activities and research projects as directed by Cancer Center Leadership.
• Coordinate Cancer Center components, committees, internal funding opportunities, and multi-project grants.
• Provide financial oversight of FPBCC supported research projects and reporting.
• Collaborate with Cancer Center Leadership and administrative teams.

Skills

Administrative support

Grant administration

Project management

Data management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Project/Grants Administration Coordinator

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14994

Department

Department Eppley Inst Administration 50001825

Business Unit

Business Unit Eppley Institute

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Weekdays and weekends; Hours may vary

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

Responsible for the oversight and management of various Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center ( FPBCC ) administrative activities and research projects as directed by Cancer Center Leadership.
This includes the coordination and oversight of Cancer Center components, committees, internal funding opportunities, and multi-project grants, including financial oversight of FPBCC supported research projects.

Working Title Project/Grants Administration Coordinator

Job Title

Job Title Admin Bus Ops Specialist

Salary Grade

Salary Grade AB21S

Appointment Type

Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range

Salary Range $53,900 - $80,900/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 09/11/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 09/23/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

N/A

Required Experience

Required Experience 2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Increasingly responsible administrative support experience to include experience with research grants administration and project/program management

Required License

Required License No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and computer skills.
Ability to work independently or in teams.
Attention to detail.

Preferred Education:

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Preferred Experience:

Experience coordinating projects that require communication and data management skills.
Experience working in an academic institution.
Experience working with NIH / NCI policies and procedures.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: