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Grants Specialist

University of Nebraska Lincoln

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Posted:
March 14, 2026
Location:
Lincoln, Nebraska

Requisition Number: S_260194

Department: HAPPI Business Center-3027

Description of Work:

The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) Business Centers are a cohesive team that provide professional service, efficient resource management, and effective solution development with integrity, accountability and focus on the customer.

As a Grants Specialist, you will:
  • Serve in a customer-facing, consultative role and be responsible for providing grant support in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines.
  • Primarily execute and review routine and complex pre- and post-award grant transactions.
  • Work closely with employees within the departments served, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Function under limited supervision and be expected utilize technology to provide professional services.


This position is located on UNL's East Campus in Lincoln, NE, home to the beautiful Maxwell Arboretum, the UNL Dairy Store, and plenty of parking!

Following an initial training period of up to six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of 3 days per week worked on campus. Hybrid arrangements are subject to supervisor approval and determined based on operational needs.

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position. 

About Us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
  • Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
  • Robust retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of related grant management and/or finance work experience; Additional completed relevant education or experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
  • Experience with SAP or large integrated finance system.
  • A willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new hardware and software systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in compliance with rules and regulations, including HIPAA and FERPA guidelines on the disclosure of information.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships within and outside of reporting lines.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:
  • Experience performing project or cost accounting.
  • Experience conducting training.
  • Experience serving multiple units as part of a service team.
  • Experience performing grant-related tasks at a University of Nebraska institution.
  • Experience with NuGrant or similar grants management system.
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws and guidelines related to business practices.
  • Knowledge of grant terminology and practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor others.

Posted Salary: $51,961/yr minimum

Job Type: Full-Time

Internal Number: 99715
About University of Nebraska Lincoln
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.
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