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 is seeking a Project/Grants Administration Coordinator to manage Cancer Center administrative activities, committees and grant projects. The role includes financial oversight and coordination across internal funding opportunities and multi-project grants.

The position requires strong administrative experience, two years minimum, and proficiency with Word and Outlook. It is a hybrid on-site/off-site role in Omaha, NE with regular reviews and a full-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years of increasingly responsible administrative support experience, including grants administration and project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of FPBCC administrative activities and research projects as directed by Cancer Center Leadership.
• Coordinate Cancer Center components, committees and internal funding opportunities.
• Provide financial oversight of FPBCC supported research projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

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:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of two years increasingly responsible administrative support experience to include experience with research grants administration and project/program management?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do you have a minimum of two years increasingly responsible administrative support experience to include experience with research grants administration and project/program management, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.