University of Nevada, Reno
Grants & Projects Analyst Trainee
University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, Nevada, United States, 89501
University of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Grants & Projects Analyst Trainee to support the SNAP-Ed Program. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. This role is responsible for full lifecycle grants managementincluding pre-award budget development, post-award fiscal oversight, compliance monitoring, and strategic financial planningfor a complex portfolio spanning three CABNR units: Extension, Nutrition Department, and the Experiment Station. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Award Administration: Identify and communicate funding opportunities to faculty and leadership. Review solicitations to determine eligibility and proposal requirements. Develop and review proposal budgets, ensuring costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable. Provide feedback and guidance to faculty regarding proposal documents and submission requirements. Assist with routing and uploading proposal materials into university and sponsor submission systems. Post-Award Financial Oversight: Lead financial operations, including monitoring budgets by category, project, and worktag to identify needs for revisions or modifications. Review and approve expenditures, ensuring they meet federal and institutional standards for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Evaluate and approve or deny subaward invoices based on compliance and documentation. Prepare detailed monthly backup documentation for reimbursements and submit to Sponsored Projects. Reconcile grant accounts and ensure timely and accurate reporting of expenditures and balances. Compliance & Strategic Reporting: Ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university policies and procedures. Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for faculty and staff on grant regulations and university requirements. Provide technical assistance to sub-grantees and coordinate training on grant administration and fiscal best practices. Analyze financial data to develop reports and provide strategic recommendations to the SNAP-Ed Principal Investigator (PI) and/or sponsoring agencies. Make recommendations regarding fiscal policy improvements, accounting practices, and reconciliation processes. Training & Communication: Conduct group and individualized trainings for faculty on the grant lifecyclefrom proposal to closeout. Develop educational materials and identify innovative methods for delivering training and updates. Communicate progress, updates, and fiscal insights to the PI and other key stakeholders regularly. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; OR Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of journey level technical or paraprofessional grants experience which includes duties such as assisting with writing grant applications; determining grant/subgrant program eligibility; providing technical assistance to grant/subgrant clients; and/or assisting with fiscal aspects of grants/subgrants; OR Two years of paraprofessional experience equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III or Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service which included assisting in performing grant duties as described above; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Schedule: The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. Compensation Grade: Grade 31 (Entry, Step 01 $26.07hr) In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code. Perks of PERS: Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information. Perks of Working at UNR: Health insurance options including dental and vision Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0% Required Attachment(s): Resume/CV
(required) Cover Letter
(optional) Contact Information for Three Supervisory References
(required) Transcripts
(optional) Veteran Interview Consideration
(optional) This posting is open until filled Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Note to Applicant: A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).
The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Grants & Projects Analyst Trainee to support the SNAP-Ed Program. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. This role is responsible for full lifecycle grants managementincluding pre-award budget development, post-award fiscal oversight, compliance monitoring, and strategic financial planningfor a complex portfolio spanning three CABNR units: Extension, Nutrition Department, and the Experiment Station. Key Responsibilities: Pre-Award Administration: Identify and communicate funding opportunities to faculty and leadership. Review solicitations to determine eligibility and proposal requirements. Develop and review proposal budgets, ensuring costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable. Provide feedback and guidance to faculty regarding proposal documents and submission requirements. Assist with routing and uploading proposal materials into university and sponsor submission systems. Post-Award Financial Oversight: Lead financial operations, including monitoring budgets by category, project, and worktag to identify needs for revisions or modifications. Review and approve expenditures, ensuring they meet federal and institutional standards for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Evaluate and approve or deny subaward invoices based on compliance and documentation. Prepare detailed monthly backup documentation for reimbursements and submit to Sponsored Projects. Reconcile grant accounts and ensure timely and accurate reporting of expenditures and balances. Compliance & Strategic Reporting: Ensure compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and university policies and procedures. Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for faculty and staff on grant regulations and university requirements. Provide technical assistance to sub-grantees and coordinate training on grant administration and fiscal best practices. Analyze financial data to develop reports and provide strategic recommendations to the SNAP-Ed Principal Investigator (PI) and/or sponsoring agencies. Make recommendations regarding fiscal policy improvements, accounting practices, and reconciliation processes. Training & Communication: Conduct group and individualized trainings for faculty on the grant lifecyclefrom proposal to closeout. Develop educational materials and identify innovative methods for delivering training and updates. Communicate progress, updates, and fiscal insights to the PI and other key stakeholders regularly. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; OR Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of journey level technical or paraprofessional grants experience which includes duties such as assisting with writing grant applications; determining grant/subgrant program eligibility; providing technical assistance to grant/subgrant clients; and/or assisting with fiscal aspects of grants/subgrants; OR Two years of paraprofessional experience equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III or Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service which included assisting in performing grant duties as described above; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Schedule: The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. Compensation Grade: Grade 31 (Entry, Step 01 $26.07hr) In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code. Perks of PERS: Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information. Perks of Working at UNR: Health insurance options including dental and vision Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees Full-Time Equivalent: 100.0% Required Attachment(s): Resume/CV
(required) Cover Letter
(optional) Contact Information for Three Supervisory References
(required) Transcripts
(optional) Veteran Interview Consideration
(optional) This posting is open until filled Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Note to Applicant: A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).