Finance & Grants Associate

Job Summary:

The Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Finance & Grants Specialist. This position is responsible for providing administrative and accounting recordkeeping of business transactions by monitoring and maintaining documentation for multiple financial and administrative accounts, managing SAP and NUFFO transactions, and preparing financial/accounting reports at the Buffett Institute.

Additional Info

About Us:

Envisioned as a new model for how public higher education is engaged in the first years of life, the Buffett Early Childhood Institute ( https://buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu ) is a four-campus, university-wide, multidisciplinary research, education, outreach, and policy institute of the University of Nebraska committed to helping transform early childhood development and education in Nebraska and across the nation. A long-term goal of the Institute is to be a leading center where scholars, practitioners, community members, and policymakers collaborate to advance a unified approach that can improve the lives of young children and families and the systems that support them.

Applicants should note that the goals of the Institute are university-, state-, and nation-wide, but the location of the Institute administration is in Omaha. This position will work primarily out of the Omaha office.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

2 years financial/accounting experience

Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and university policies.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated attention to detail

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Educational coursework in business administration with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or business administration

SAP Enterprise Business System experience

Fund accounting experience in a university setting

Demonstrated knowledge of government regulations related to federal programs and financial reports for gift, contract, state-aided and grant funds.

Large integrated financial system experience

Work experience directly related to higher education or government accounting, grant management system and support structure.

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and highly organized finance professional with experience supporting accounting, purchasing, and financial processes in a complex organization. They will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines while working collaboratively with colleagues across the Institute and University. Experience with fund accounting, grants management, higher education or government accounting, and large integrated financial systems is highly desirable.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position

This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and will be located on-site in Omaha, NE.

Information at a Glance

Req Id: 2494

Campus Name: University of Nebraska System (UNOP)

Org Unit: Buffett Early Childhood Institute UNCA

Job Location: Omaha, NE 68182

Application Review Date: 11/2/26

Open Until Filled: Yes

Advertised Salary: Minimum of $53,900

Job Type: Full-Time

Worksite Eligibility: On-site

Benefits Eligible: Yes

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: [email protected]

Special Instructions to Applicant: Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska 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. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination.

Posting Start Date: 10/15/26