Awards Coordinator , II, or III

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Awards Coordinator I, II, or III

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The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) seeks an Awards Coordinator to join our team at one of three levels, depending on qualifications and experience. Responsibilities include negotiating, reviewing, and processing awards, nondisclosure agreements, and material transfer agreements involving UNL faculty for completeness. Missing information will be obtained promptly and coordinated with both pre‑ and post‑award functions. The coordinator updates NuRamp and other databases to reflect award information and validates department-entered data.

Level II and III coordinators also provide oversight and training for department‑level professional and support staff assigned to project activities;
Level III additionally provides oversight, training, or mentoring for other OSP staff.

The Office of Sponsored Programs supports the University of Nebraska‑Lincoln community in obtaining and managing external funding for research, creative, and scholarly activities. We provide pre‑award and post‑award services throughout the award life cycle. The Director of Sponsored Programs is the institutional official responsible for submitting, negotiating and accepting awards on behalf of the Board of Regents. The Award Acceptance & Contract Negotiation Team focuses on safeguarding the university’s interests while maximizing the goals of each researcher.

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education
• Generous retirement plans with a university match

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Coordinator I:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field plus 1 year of experience with contractual or grant management in an office, agency, or educational institution; additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficiency with PC operations and in word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and presentation software (e.g., MS Office Suite).

Coordinator II:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field plus 5 years of experience with contractual or grant management in an office, agency, or educational institution; additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficiency with PC operations and in word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and presentation software (e.g., MS Office Suite).

Coordinator III:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field plus 7 years of experience with contractual or grant management in an office, agency, or educational institution; additional relevant experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficiency with PC operations and in word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and presentation software (e.g., MS Office Suite).
• Experience working with Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Coordinator I:

• Experience in research or contract administration at an educational or state agency with an emphasis in grant and/or contracting duties.
• Knowledge of NuRamp, Uniform Guidance, research.gov, FAR/DFAR clauses.

Coordinator II:

• Experience in research administration at an educational or state agency with an emphasis in grant and/or contracting duties.
• Knowledge of, and some experience with, NuRamp, Uniform Guidance, research.gov, FAR/DFAR clauses.
• CRA.

Coordinator III:

• Experience in research administration at a Nebraska educational or state agency with an emphasis in grant and/or contracting duties.
• Extensive experience with NuRamp, Uniform Guidance, research.gov, FAR/DFAR clauses.
• CRA.

The ideal candidate can manage multiple priorities at once with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. They proactively anticipate workflow issues and accurately interpret contractual terms, including state and University requirements. This candidate works well in a team‑oriented environment and excels at building and maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external clients.