Research Grant Specialist

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Research Grant Specialist prepares and submits grant applications, ensuring compliance with funding requirements; coordinates internal reviews and approvals; manages award setup, subawards, reporting, and closeout; and maintains accurate grant records throughout the award lifecycle. Provides administrative support for development of grant applications, as well as the pre- and post-grant administration activities for BTNRH staff, and assists in the planning, organizing and monitoring of grant and contract activities. Full Time, No weekends! 7 AM to 3 PM (flexible)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of grants or contracts experience or equivalent combination of related education and experience required.
• Ability to apply knowledge of principles of grant activity and experience in organizing such activities.
• Ability to coordinate and complete complex projects on time and efficiently.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and use analytical skills, with close attention to details.
• Ability to communicate concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to work well with diverse professional and support staff.
• Ability to establish work priorities and provide follow through, to ensure completion of activities in accordance with deadlines, multi-task, coordinate collaborative efforts, and work flexibly with others as well as to provide strong support to researchers and perform with a high degree of accuracy in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
• High level of computer proficiency in a variety of application software, such as Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), and AdobePro.
• Self-motivated and a positive attitude through a display of action, cooperation, integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, close attention to details, math aptitude, and analytical/organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Detail-oriented problem solvers with a strong understanding of grant regulations, experience in grants management or financial/subcontract reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support for development and submission of grant applications.
• Also includes the pre- and post-grant administration activities, including interpreting sponsor guidelines, compliance issues, and other regulations.
• Responds to inquiries from investigators, sponsors and institute administrators regarding sponsored project proposals, awards, and contracts.
• Assists in the planning, organizing and monitoring of grant activities.
• Assists with the entering of proposal and award information in a database.
• Designs and/or coordinates special forms and studies, such as surveys and statistical analyses for grants and other activities as directed.
• Works with Grant Accounting in developing operating budgets and budget justifications.
• Provides skilled support to maintain efficient operation of grants administration.
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills in applying a detailed knowledge of grant responsibilities.

Benefits

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED