Central Midwest HERC

The Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking to hire two Project Specialist professionals at one of three 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.

Project Specialist III: 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 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 year of experience with common PC applications, word processing, and accounting required; equivalent education/experience considered. Demonstrated ability to stay on top of project tasks appropriately throughout project timeline. Ability to access database warehouse for information. Good organization and communication skills.

Project Specialist II: Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or related field plus two 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 III: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field plus 4 years of experience in an educational or governmental setting, including experience in the transactions/reports used commonly for research administration required; 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. Ability to access database warehouse necessary. Must be able to complete work in SAP or other automated system quickly and efficiently. Must have minimum of four years demonstrated knowledge and ability from work experience or combination of post high school work in accounting, finance, or management to be a substitute on a year for year basis for the bachelor's degree as needed. Knowledge of applicable rules and regulations – Uniform Guidance, FAR clauses and CFR required. Knowledge of federal agency-specific rules and requirements essential.

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.

Project Specialist III: Master's degree. Experience in a university or state grants setting. Post Award grant management experience. Experience with all Microsoft Office products, SAP and UNL warehouse. CRA, CPA, and/or CGFM certifications.