University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Finance/Grants Specialist
🇺🇸 Lincoln, NE
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $52K
💻 Finance
🗓️ August 12th, 2025
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- Execute and review routine and complex finance and grant transactions, including pre- and post-award activities.
- Provide finance and grant support compliant with institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations.
- Work closely with employees across multiple departments and functional office staff.
- Maintain confidentiality under HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.
- Strong communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
- Experience with SAP or large integrated finance systems required.
- Bachelor’s degree plus four years of related finance or grant management experience preferred; equivalent education/experience considered.
- Preferred qualifications include project or cost accounting experience, grants management at a university, knowledge of federal and state business laws, and ability to coach and mentor others.
- Position is full-time with a minimum posted salary of $51,961/year.
- Criminal history background check is required.
Finance/Grants Specialist Full Description
Department | Oldfather Business Cooperative-10225
Requisition Number | S_250639
Posting Open Date | 08/11/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 08/22/2025
Posting Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Description of Work | The Finance/Grant Specialist serves in a customer-facing, consultative role and is responsible for providing finance and grant support in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with all applicable institutional, UNL, State, and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines. The Finance/Grant Specialist primarily executes and reviews routine and complex finance and pre- and post-award grant transactions. The Finance/Grant Specialist will work closely with employees within multiple departments served, as well as functional office staff, providing a high level of customer service and professionalism in all interactions. This position functions under limited supervision and is expected utilize technology to provide professional services
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where 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. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and 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 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.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No
Physical Required | No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No
Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes
Posted Salary | $51,961/year minimum
How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, a list of references, and a mentorship statement as four (4) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | rsorensen2@unl.edu
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional
Job Type | Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) |
Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No
If Temporary, indicate end date |
Planned Hire Date: | ASAP
Appointment End Date | 12/31/9999
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