Grant writer Jobs in Reno, NV

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or [email protected]. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.Job DescriptionThe University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for current and future positions for Associate Grant Accountant, Grant Accountant, and Senior Grant Accountant. Research is a vital mission of the University of Nevada, Reno. The Grant Accountants are located within the Office of Sponsored Projects and are responsible for managing grant post-award accounting and financial reporting functions. The Grant Accountants are responsible for ensuring fiscal accountability for stewardship of public funds. The Senior Grant Accountants reports to the Post Award Manager and the Grant Accountants and Associate Grant Accountants report to the Senior Grant Accountants.Associate Grant AccountantThe Associate Grant Accountants will assist the Grant Accountants with budget setup, budget revisions and account closeouts. The Grant Accountants are responsible for sending out invoices and financial reports to sponsors and sending out standard letters for collection on accounts receivable and assisting with pulling documents for audits and other duties as assigned.Grant AccountantIn addition to the duties, functions and responsibilities of the Associate Grant Accountant, the Grant Accountants are responsible for the compliant preparation and submission of sponsor invoices, reviewing expenditures for allowability, allocability and reasonableness, reconciliation of accounts, preparation of financial reports, and account closeout. This position requires frequent interaction with sponsors in the areas of financial reporting, invoicing, and general problem resolution. Grant Accountants assist in the development of post-award policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal, state, University and granting agency requirements. This position serves as a consultant to principal investigators and other university faculty and staff regarding post-award processes.Senior Grant AccountantThe Senior Grant Accountant performs all duties of the Grant Accountant at expert level. This position serves as a team lead administrator and works collaboratively with the Post Award Manager to provide training, instruction, and guidance in a full range of extramural support to faculty and staff. The Senior Grant Accountant will serve as a primary resource for the associate grant accountants, the grant accountants and campus and will assist in workflow management.Required QualificationsAssociate Grant AccountantBachelor's Degree and one (1) year of related work experience ORMaster's Degree and no work experience required.Related Experience : Accounting experience preferably with grants or related.Grant AccountantBachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related work experience ORMaster's Degree and one (1) year of related work experienceRelated experience : Accounting experience, preferably with grants or related.Senior Grant AccountantBachelor's Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience ORMaster's Degree and two (2) years of related professional work experienceRelated Experience : Accounting experience preferably with grants or related.Compensation GradeAssociate Grant Accountant - Compensation Grade AGrant Accountant - Compensation Grade BSenior Grant Accountant - Compensation Grade CTo view the salary schedule for this position, please visit : Salary Schedulesand select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.Remarkable Retirement!Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.Perks of Working at UNR!Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health InsuranceGenerous annual and sick leave, life insurance - Faculty BenefitsE. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse / domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness CenterReno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate. Diversity GroupsFaculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty SenateNo state income tax!Grants-in-Aid for Faculty EmployeesThe University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and / or employee's spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-AidFaculty Dual Career Assistance ProgramThe University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses / partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance ProgramExemptNoFull-Time Equivalent100.0%Required Attachment(s)Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment / s viewable to you will be the attachment / s to the resume / CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment / s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment / s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] attach the following documents to your application : 1) Resume / CV2) Cover Letter3) Contact Information for three professional references4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.This posting is open until filledQualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.Posting Close Date03 / 12 / 2025Note to ApplicantA background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).About UsThe University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ / Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity."Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University's physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as "University Village," to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google's TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada - led by the University of Nevada, Reno - was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada's Tech Hub will strengthen America's lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.For more information, please visit the University's website.University of Nevada, Reno