Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs Administration University of Nebraska Medical Center - 3.9 Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time $89,800 - $143,700 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Research grant funding Team leadership Faculty collaboration Spreadsheets Academic institution experience E-filing platforms Team development Bachelor's degree Data management Leading team collaboration initiatives Academic medical center healthcare experience Technical Proficiency Academic medical center experience Team building University experience Full Job Description Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION EEO

Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number:

Staff_15021 Department Sponsored Programs Administration 50001217 Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00pm Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site) Position Summary This position will facilitate the research climate at UNMC by assisting faculty and administrators in proposal submission and award processing and management. Specifically, this position will: (1) provide leadership in the administration and coordination of the pre-award and non-financial post award management of sponsored projects supported by federal, state, private, industry and other sponsors, (2) lead and manage the research development initiatives of SPA, (3) direct the daily work flow in the SPA office related to the submission of sponsored projects, (4) fulfill the duties of the director in the director's absence. Position Details Additional Information Posting Category Operations Working Title Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs Administration Job Title Asst Dir, Sponsored Prgms Salary Grade AB25S Appointment Type

B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range $89,800 - $143,700/annual Job Requisition Begin Date 09/29/2026 Application Review Date 10/07/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education:

Bachelor's degree If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (

NOTE:

Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major) NA Required Experience 4 years If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience: Progressive experience in sponsored programs administration to include pre-award/non-financial post award management within an academic medical center or higher education setting. Required License No If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word Required Other Computer Applications:

Data management and electronic grants submission systems

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Competencies:

Capable of managing multiple tasks and working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment Ability to develop new systems or procedures to resolve and facilitate workflow Demonstrated experience making independent decision, researching, analyzing and solving problems Efficiency, diplomacy and composure in multi-tasking under pressure of multiple deadlines Highly experienced program development and problem solving techniques Ability to collect and analyze data, identify trends and operational changes Communication and relational skills: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the flexibility to manage through ambiguity with minimal direction Excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience working both independently and as an effective team member Extensive experience interacting effectively with all levels of employees, including executive staff, faculty physicians and scientists, as well as sponsors and federal agency personnel Demonstrated leadership skills, a proven ability to promote team productivity and cohesiveness and to provide clear direction is required.

Technical Knowledge:

A thorough knowledge and understanding of the guidelines, laws and regulations of governmental and private sponsors relating to research grants and agreements to include the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Office of Management and Budget Circular's

A-21, A-110, A-133

Advanced technical competence in wide range of research compliance issues Experienced and proficient in balancing regulatory compliance requirements against practical needs and limitations Advanced working knowledge of contracting principles

Preferred Education:

None Preferred If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

NA Preferred Experience:

Preferred License:

No If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Microsoft Outlook Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Visual Compliance and COI-Smart systems

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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