Grants Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-03
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Business
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration
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Position InformationPosition Information
Working Title
Working Title Grants Specialist
Department
Department Natural Resources Business Center-0914
Requisition Number
Requisition Number S_260596
Posting Open Date
Posting Open Date 07/31/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/17/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
Join the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources ( IANR ) Business Centers, where we strive to deliver exceptional service, innovative solutions, and responsible stewardship that advance IANR’s teaching, research, and extension missions.
As a Grants Specialist, you will serve as a trusted resource to faculty and departments, providing expert guidance and administrative support throughout the sponsored research proposal process.
Responsibilities include:
- Partnering with faculty and departments to support the successful development and submission of sponsored research proposals.
- Providing consultative guidance on grants administration policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Coordinating proposal budgets, documentation, submissions, and grant startup activities.
- Collaborating with university partners to deliver exceptional service and promote effective, compliant research administration.
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. We are known for our 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
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus four (4) years of related experience in grants administration, proposal development, finance, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience working with SAP or another large integrated financial system.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, including Excel for…
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