University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Project Specialist III. This role involves performing financial management activities, processing and closing awards, preparing financial reports, and advising staff on compliance issues. The candidate will provide training and specialized guidance to faculty and staff, leading training sessions and mentoring other staff members.
Highlights
Perform financial management for gifts, grants, and contracts.
Advise and train staff on compliance issues.
Use SAP or other automated systems effectively.
Required Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in an educational or governmental setting.
Knowledge of rules and regulations such as Uniform Guidance and FAR clauses.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with accountancy is necessary.
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, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title | Project Specialist III Department | Sponsored Programs-0982 Requisition Number | S_250298 Posting Open Date | 04/17/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 05/09/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | Perform financial management activities for gifts, grants and contracts received by UNL. Advise and train staff on compliance issues. Provide specialized guidance to faculty and staff in managing and closing out projects. Process and close awards. Prepare and sign financial reports and serve as a Sponsored Programs office liaison to funding sources. Perform specialized tasks for Post Award. Lead training sessions for departments. Provide oversight, training and/or mentoring for other OSP staff.
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 in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field plus 4 years of experience in an educational or governmental setting, including experience with administration of grants/contracts; equivalent education/experience considered. Experience with word processing, database, spread sheet and presentation software necessary. Experience with accountancy essential. Work must demonstrate very few mistakes in transactions work, including account set up and manipulation. Demonstrated ability to stay on top of project tasks appropriately throughout project timeline essential. Must be able to complete work in SAP or other automated system quickly and efficiently. Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations – Uniform Guidance, FAR clauses and CFR required. Knowledge of federal agency-specific rules and requirements essential. Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree preferred. Experience in a university or state grants setting desirable. Prefer experience with all Microsoft Office products, SAP and UNL warehouse. CRA, CPA and/or CGFM preferred. 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 | $27.251 /hr 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, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Ember Welsch, Human Resources Coordinator Lead Office of Research and Innovation ewelsch2@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: | Appointment End Date |
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