The Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking to hire two Project Specialist professionals at one of two levels:

Project Specialist I: Perform financial management activities for gifts, grants and contracts received by UNL. Advise staff on compliance issues with guidance of your supervisor or other OSP mentors. Process and close awards. Prepare financial reports and serve as a Sponsored Programs office liaison to funding sources under the guidance of OSP supervision.

Project Specialist II: Perform financial management activities for gifts, grants and contracts received by UNL. Advise and train staff on compliance issues. Process and close awards. Prepare and sign financial reports and serve as a Sponsored Programs office liaison to funding sources.

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. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Project Specialist I: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or related field plus one (1) year of experience with common PC applications, word processing and accounting; equivalent education/experience considered. Demonstrated ability to stay on top of project tasks appropriately throughout project timeline. Ability to access database warehouse for information to help make the job tasks easier. Good organization and communication skills.

Project Specialist II: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field plus two (2) years of experience in an accounting, educational or governmental office setting and with transactions/reports commonly used for research administration; equivalent education/experience considered. Experience with word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Experience with accountancy. Demonstrated ability to stay on top of project tasks appropriately throughout project timeline. Ability to access database warehouse for information. Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations – Uniform Guidance, FAR clauses, and CFR. Knowledge of federal agency-specific rules and requirements.

Project Specialist I:Bachelor’s degree. Experience working with grants or a university or state setting. Knowledge of Uniform Guidance, FAR clauses, CFR and SAP.

Project Specialist II: Bachelor’s degree. Experience in a university or state grants setting. Post Award grant management experience. Experience with all Microsoft Office products, SAP and UNL database warehouse. CRA and/or CGFM certification.

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.

Ember Welsch, Human Resources Coordinator Lead
Office of Research and Innovation
ewelsch2@unl.edu