The Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking to hire an Awards Coordinator at one of three levels:

Awards Coordinator I: Reviews and processes awards, nondisclosure agreements, and material transfer agreements involving UNL faculty for completeness. Missing information will be obtained in a timely manner and coordinated with both Pre- and Post-award functions. Updates NUgrant and other databases to reflect the award information and department entered information will be validated.

Awards Coordinator II: Negotiates, reviews and processes awards, nondisclosure agreements, and material transfer agreements involving UNL faculty for completeness. Missing information will be obtained in a timely manner and coordinated with both Pre- and Post-award functions. Updates NUgrant and other databases to reflect the award information and department entered information will be validated. Provide oversight and training for department level professional and support staff assigned to project activities.

Awards Coordinator III: Negotiates, reviews and processes awards, nondisclosure agreements, and material transfer agreements involving UNL faculty for completeness. Missing information will be obtained in a timely manner and coordinated with both Pre- and Post-award functions. Updates NUgrant and other databases to reflect the award information and department entered information will be validated. Provide oversight and training for department level professional and support staff assigned to project activities. 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.

Awards Coordinator I: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field plus 3 years of experience with contractual or grant management in an office, agency, or educational institution OR Juris Doctorate. Ability to balance and complete multiple priority tasks simultaneously in queue at any one time. Must be detail oriented and have excellent organizational skills. Ability to read and understand common contractual terms and conditions and respond appropriately. Ability to research unfamiliar terms. Ability to build trust and effective working relationships with clients – both internal and external. Knowledge of PC operation and basic software applications – Microsoft Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, and email. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong analytical skills.

Awards Coordinator II: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field plus 5 years of experience with contractual or grant management in an office, agency, or educational institution OR Juris Doctorate plus 2 years of experience with contractual or grant management in an office, agency, or education institution. Ability to balance and complete multiple priority tasks simultaneously in queue at any one time. Must be detail oriented and have advanced organizational skills. Ability to read and understand contractual terms and conditions and respond appropriately. Ability to build trust and effective working relationships with clients – both internal and external. Knowledge of PC operation and basic software applications – Microsoft Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, and email. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong analytical skills.

Awards Coordinator III: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, law or related field plus 7 years of experience with contractual or grant management in an office, agency, or educational institution OR Juris Doctorate plus 4 years of experience with contractual or grant management in an office, agency, or education institution. Ability to balance and complete multiple priority tasks simultaneously in queue at any one time. Must be detail oriented and have advanced organizational skills. Must be able to transfer organizational techniques to others in group. Ability to read and understand contractual terms and conditions and respond appropriately. Must be able to understand and work with Federal Acquisition Regulations. Ability to build trust and effective working relationships with clients – both internal and external. Knowledge of PC operation and basic software applications – Microsoft Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, and email. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Strong analytical skills.

Awards Coordinator I: Juris Doctorate. Three years of experience in research or contract administration at an educational or state agency with an emphasis in grant and/or contracting duties. Knowledge of NUgrant, Uniform Guidance, research.gov, FAR/DFAR clauses. Nebraska Bar admission.

Awards Coordinator II: Juris Doctorate. Five years of experience in research administration at an educational or state agency with an emphasis in grant and/or contracting duties. Knowledge of, and some experience with, NUgrant, Uniform Guidance, research.gov, FAR/DFAR clauses. Certified Research Administrator (CRA). Nebraska Bar admission.

Awards Coordinator III: Juris Doctorate. Seven years of experience in research administration at a Nebraska educational or state agency with an emphasis in grant and/or contracting duties. Extensive experience with NUgrant, Uniform Guidance, research.gov, FAR/DFAR clauses. Certified Research Administrator (CRA). Nebraska Bar admission.