Job Details

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_14603

Department
Clinical Research Center 50000598

Business Unit
Vice Chancellor for Research

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Remote/Telecommuting
No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

The Director of Research Finance Operations & Analysis provides strategic and operational oversight of financial activities supporting research infrastructure, including the Clinical Research Center (CRC), Core Facilities, and Comparative Medicine. The Director ensures financial sustainability, compliance with federal and institutional regulations, and the delivery of high-quality financial analytics to support informed decision-making across the research enterprise.

This role is responsible for financial planning, rate development, revenue forecasting, and performance analytics, while overseeing finance managers to implement best practices in cost recovery, rate setting, and financial operations.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Operations

Working Title
Director, Research Finance Operations

Job Title
Admin Bus Op Specialist

Salary Grade
AB26S

Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range
$101,200 - $161,900/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date
03/25/2026

Application Review Date
04/01/2026

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)

Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business, Life Sciences, Healthcare or related field?

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required Experience
5 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Progressive financial leadership experience in academic research or healthcare.

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required License
No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Outstanding communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting standard. Ability to work with a diverse group of people. Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Education:
Master's degree

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or related field.

Preferred Experience:

Demonstrated expertise in service center rate development and financial modeling

Preferred License:
Yes

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

CMA, FRA

Preferred Computer Applications:
SAP, Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Microsoft Office Profiency and the ability to utilize various financial systems/databases.

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong organizational and communication skills (written and oral): Financial management and grant management highly desirable.
Understanding of pre-award budget preparation and related regulations.
Coordination of IRB or IACUC protocols, justifications.
Understanding of post-award administration including set-up process, reconciliation, regular review, progress reports and close-out process.
Knowledge of and compliance with award-specific and relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations to include A-21 and A-133 requirements.
Understanding of strategic planning for research enterprise of division/department in collaboration with Chair or Division Chief.
Ability to act as liaison with sponsors, subcontractors, and collaborators across the
enterprise.

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