Grant Specialist - Lead (Lincoln or Omaha, NE)

Requisition Number: S_260306

Department: College of Engineering-0907

Description of Work:

• 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 expected to utilize sophisticated technology to provide professional services.
• Supervise Grants employees.
• Work with direct reports to identify and facilitate ongoing professional development opportunities.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of related finance or grant management work experience; equivalent education/experience considered.
• 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:

• Experience performing project or cost accounting.
• Experience completing finance or grant tasks in a business setting.
• 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 UNL grants management system 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: $56,118/yr minimum

Job Type: Full-Time