University of Nebraska Lincoln Opportunity - Finance​/Grant Specialist (Lincoln or Omaha, NE

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - auniversity with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Job Grade:
University of Nebraska Lincoln Opportunity
- Finance/Grant Specialist (Lincoln or Omaha, NE)

Division:
System Partners

College/Dept:
Campuses

Department: UNL

Requisition Number:

FTE (full-time equivalency): 100

Work Schedule:

-

Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting?:
Yes – partial remote/telecommute opportunity

Appointment Term: 12- 12/12 months

Pay Information: $51,961/yr minimum

Pay

Schedule:

Annually

FLSA Designation:
Exempt

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 education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination,harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity.

At the University of Nebraska’s College of Engineering, our missionis to train the next generation engineering workforce and solve problems of global importance. We’re one college in two cities(Lincoln and Omaha) on three campuses. This position can be officedin either Lincoln or Omaha, NE.

As a Finance/Grants Specialist, you will serve as a trusted resource to departments, providing expert guidance and support across a broad range of financial functions.

• Managing an assigned portfolio of accounts, advising onfinancial management, funding strategies, and compliance across avariety of funding sources which may include state accounts,grants, service centers, and/or revolving accounts.
• Supporting sponsored research through post-award grant financial management and administration.
• Providing consultative guidance on university financial policies, sponsored programs, and business processes, helping departments navigate complex issues and identify practical,compliant solutions.
• Reviewing and coordinating complex financial activities,including travel, contracts, journal entries, accounts receivable,capital assets, and other financial transactions.
• Preparing and reviewing standardized and ad hoc financialreports, ensuring accuracy and investigating and resolving anomalies.
• Providing direction to other staff on financial orgrants-related issues.
• Ensuring that records are maintained according to policy.

Following an initial onsite training period of up to six months,this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule consisting of four days per week in the office and one remote workday. Allhybrid arrangements are subject to supervisor approval and are determined based on operational needs.

Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

Credit Check Yes

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment No

Drug Screen No

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