Finance/Grant Specialist

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

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This position reports to the University of Nebraska Lincoln, College of Engineering and is posted as a courtesy. Applications will not be accepted at this site.

To apply, visit https://employment.unl.edu/postings/101489

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

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

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

Division: System Partners

College/Dept: Campuses

Department: UNL

Requisition Number: 2026-00305

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

Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy?

Pay Information: $51,961/yr minimum

Pay Schedule: Annually

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Position Summary

At the University of Nebraska’s College of Engineering, our mission is 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 officed in 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing an assigned portfolio of accounts, advising on financial management, funding strategies, and compliance across a variety 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 financial reports, ensuring accuracy and investigating and resolving anomalies.
• Providing direction to other staff on financial or grants-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. All hybrid arrangements are subject to supervisor approval and are determined based on operational needs.

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education: -

Required Experience: -

Required License/Certification: -

Required Additional Qualifications: -

Preferred Education: -

Preferred Experience: -

Preferred License/Certification: -

Preferred Additional Qualifications: -

Compliance Requirements

Credit Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check: No

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment: No

Drug Screen: No