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

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.

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.

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