Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for leading the enhancement of College of Public Health (COPH) research capacity and reach by working with investigators to raise the quality and quantity of submitted and successful funding grant applications to various funding agencies (e.g.,NIH,NSF,RWJF,CDC). This position will establish strong collaborations with college faculty, understand their research strengths, and leverage those strengths to help build diverse research proposals. Through facilitation and delivery of tailored training in grantsmanship and outreach, research communication — such as producing comprehensive grant application checklists, providing expert support in grant writing and editing, promoting successfully funded projects, and conducting the full range of pre-award activities required to prepare and manage funding proposals to government agencies, foundations, and corporations. The position will oversee direct reports and provide strategic resources toCOPHfaculty and researchers to increase the overall research productivity. This position will support the Associate Dean of Research in building theCOPHresearch enterprise through outreach, communication, and planned growth based on standardized measures of success. These efforts are critical for enhancing the competitiveness of development and submission of public health proposals for external funding.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degreein Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• 4 years increasingly responsible administrative support and some experience with research grants administration.
• Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Microsoft PowerPoint

Will consider additional post high school education in lieu of required experience.

• Ability to work independently.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal, organizing, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in use of computers, including MS Office applications and databases.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Relevant work experience in university research or research administration will also be valuable, as well as awareness of federal compliance regulations and guidelines for grants and contracts, proficiency in technical writing, editing, and proofreading

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration
• Experience in higher education research or at a sponsoring agency.
• Significant knowledge of higher education and major research universities.
• SAS,SPSS

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty and key administrators.
• Must keep current on all technology used in writing and university business, including all Microsoft Office products.

Compliance Requirements:

• Background Check
• Education Credentials Check

Information at a Glance

Req Id: 1395

Campus Name: University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)

Org Unit: COPH Office of the Dean UNMC

Job Location: Omaha, NE 68198

Application Review Date: 10/20/25

Open Until Filled: Yes

Advertised Salary: $73,300 - $117,300/annual

Job Type: Full-Time

Worksite Eligibility: Hybrid

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.

Posting Start Date: 10/15/25

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