Grants Coordinator I, II, or III

Description of Work

The Office of Research and Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is committed to promoting a culture and environment for success in research, scholarship, creative endeavors, and economic development.

Conducting novel and impactful research that generates new knowledge, solves real-world problems, and enhances lives is among the most fundamental purposes of the institution.

Research and Innovation has an opportunity for qualified candidates to apply for a position with the Office of Sponsored Programs’ Pre-Award Team at one of three levels :

Grants Coordinator I ($50,110-$58,787) : Provide institutional oversight for submission of external funding proposals, verifying compliance with University, State, Federal, and Sponsor guidelines and regulations.

Provide specialized guidance to faculty and staff in gaining knowledge of, acquiring, and finalizing external proposals.

Work with faculty and staff from multiple disciplines to coordinate proposal submissions and budget development. Support post proposal submission and non-financial post-award transactions such as sponsor requests and Just-In-Time documentation.

Grants Coordinator II ($54,904-$69,570 ) : Provide institutional oversight for submission of external funding proposals, verifying compliance with University, State, Federal, and Sponsor guidelines and regulations.

Provide specialized guidance to faculty and staff in gaining knowledge of, acquiring, and finalizing external proposals.

Provide oversight and training for department-level professional and support staff assigned to grant activities. Work with faculty and staff from multiple disciplines to coordinate proposal submissions and budget development.

Support post proposal submission and non-financial post-award transactions such as sponsor requests and Just-In-Time documentation.

Grants Coordinator III ($62,068-$82,761) : Provide institutional oversight for submission of external funding proposals verifying compliance with University, State, Federal, and Sponsor guidelines and regulations.

Provide specialized guidance to faculty and staff in gaining knowledge of, acquiring, and finalizing external proposals.

Provide oversight, training and / or mentoring for other OSP staff. Also provide oversight and training for department-level professional and support staff assigned to grant activities.

Work with faculty and staff from multiple disciplines to coordinate proposal submissions and budget development. Support post proposal submission and non-financial post-award transactions such as sponsor requests and Just-In-Time documentation.

This position may be considered for remote work in accordance with

the University of Nebraska’s Alternative Worksite program. More information is available at https : / / nebraska.edu / alternative-worksite.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve.

The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO / AA employer, qualified applicants are considered 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