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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Grants Administration Coordinator

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Job Summary

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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

2 years increasingly responsible administrative support to include accounting/budgeting and experience with research grants administration

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

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

Experience with SAP, Cayuse 424

Compliance Requirements

Background Check

Education Credentials Check

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

Higher Education

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