Grants/Office Associate

Job Summary:

Provides administrative support to university researchers including the planning, organizing and submission of research grants and other associated activities. Providing expert secretarial support, performs a wide variety of office tasks requiring a thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and systems. Position is required to handle matters of a moderately complex nature to conserve supervisorâ??s time.

Additional Info

About Us:

To learn more about the University of Nebraska, visit the sites below.

Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and ImmunologyDepartment of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology | University of Nebraska Medical Center

University of Nebraska Strategic Plan â??Odyssey to Extraordinaryâ? https://nebraska.edu/strategic-plan

Get to know Nebraska https://nebraska.edu/get-to-know-nebraska

University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/index.html and https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/facts.html

University of Nebraska Faculty & Staff Benefits https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or GED
• 5 years increasingly responsible administrative support experience
• Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Microsoft PowerPoint,Microsoft Outlook

 

• Ability to interact with academic faculty, staff, scientific organizations, and other members of public
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle multiple and complex tasks simultaneously
• Ability to gain and retain new technical office skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Present a positive and professional image at all times

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Business administration, finance or related field
• Experience in academic institution, research, or healthcare environment. Experience with grants administration
• Microsoft Access,SAP,Microsoft Publisher
• Adobe Creative Cloud, Blackboard, ADIS

 

• Knowledge of scientific terminology
• Able to work in demanding and stressful situations with complete accuracy, confidentiality, and dependability to meet deadlines on a regular basis
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

 

 

Compliance Requirements:

• Physical Exam
• Background Check
• Education Credentials Check