Job Description

Responsible for a broad range of financial and business functions related to the administration and management of portfolio of research grants, awards, and contracts in the College of Nursing, Niedfelt Nursing Research Center (NNRC). Partner with faculty in budget development, submission, and post-award management including grant management and reconciliation, cost allocation and forecasting, purchasing, contract management, continuation and expansion of budget requests, budget realignment, reporting and, close out for NIH, HRSA, USDA, DOD, foundation, and intramural grants.
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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years increasingly responsible administrative support to include accounting/budgeting and some experience with research grants administration.
• Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Microsoft PowerPoint,Microsoft Outlook

• Must have strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills .
• In-depth knowledge of NIH grant policies, RPPR, ASSIST, xTRACT, xTRAIN, and era Commons.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, problem solving, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Must be able to work independently, maintain confidentiality of privileged information, meet deadlines, remain flexible to changing schedules and priorities.
• Understanding of financial and regulatory environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business, Public Administration, Behavioral/Basic science or related field
• Experience with grant submissions and/or budgetary systems.
• Experience in academic setting and/or in supporting multiple people.
• SAP, Cayuse 424

Compliance Requirements:

• Background Check
• Education Credentials Check

Information at a Glance
Req Id: 1538
Campus Name: University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Org Unit: CON-Niedfelt Nursing Research CenterUNMC
Job Location: Omaha, NE 68198
Application Review Date: 10/29/25
Open Until Filled: Yes
Advertised Salary: $51,300 - $77,000/annual
Job Type: Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility: TBD
Benefits Eligible: Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: jobs@unmc.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

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