Research Funding Opportunities Lead

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee scholarship programs

Retirement plans with university match

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Funding Opportunity Coordinator to advance Nebraska's land-grant mission by curating funding opportunities, conducting targeted searches for scholars and projects, and managing limited submissions. This full-time role supports faculty competitiveness and institutional priorities through outreach and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

In Research Development, the coordinator helps foster a culture of innovation and strategic proposal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of proposal and/or research development or project management experience in higher education.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse external funders and unfamiliar subject areas.
• Flexibility and independent decision-making abilities.
• Ability to interact with faculty, staff, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Curate and disseminate funding opportunities aligned with eligibility and expertise.
• Provide targeted funding opportunity searches for scholars and projects.
• Manage and innovate limited submissions.
• Conduct research and outreach to enhance faculty competitiveness and priorities.

Skills

Proposal development

Research development

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Higher education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Funding Opportunity Coordinator to advance Nebraska's land-grant mission by curating funding opportunities, conducting targeted searches for scholars and projects, and managing limited submissions. This full-time role supports faculty competitiveness and institutional priorities through outreach and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

In Research Development, the coordinator helps foster a culture of innovation and strategic proposal