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Position Information
Working Title: External Recognition & Awards Lead
Department: Research-50000086
Requisition Number: S_240923
Posting Open Date: 09/12/2024
Application Review Date: 10/01/2024 (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled
Description of Work: The Office of Research and Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is committed to promoting a culture and environment for success in research, scholarship, creative endeavors, and economic development. Conducting novel and impactful research that generates new knowledge, solves real-world problems, and enhances lives is among the most fundamental purposes of the institution.
The External Recognition and Awards Lead will contribute to this critical aim by:
- Building, leading and serving as a thought partner to a team of research development professionals focused on advancing the pursuit of external recognitions and honorific awards for UNL faculty.
- Researching potential award opportunities relevant to UNL faculty, partnering with administrators and others to identify faculty competitive for awards and honorary society memberships, and disseminating relevant faculty award opportunities to the campus community.
- Coordinating and monitoring the award nomination process and assisting with the development, writing, and editing of award nomination materials.
- Monitoring data regarding the number of faculty receiving external awards and memberships in honorary societies and partnering with key stakeholders to help promote and recognize awards that are earned.
- Coordinating with the Director of Research Development, the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Development, and other UNL administrators to enhance knowledge sharing and strategic coordination.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and five years of complex writing experience at a public, private, or non-profit organization. The individual in this position must have excellent writing and editing, project management, interpersonal communication, and critical thinking skills and exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to quickly become familiar with subject matter in a wide variety of scientific and scholarly disciplines. This individual must be skilled at developing and managing productive relationships with constituents from diverse backgrounds and excel at developing high-quality written products in a deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree and experience working with administrators and/or faculty at an institution of higher education; experience developing and serving as primary author of award nominations and/or grant applications. Familiarity with UNL’s faculty and strengths; broad knowledge of nationally prestigious awards and guidelines for preparation.
Criminal History Background Check Required: Yes
Posted Salary: $90,000 yr/minimum
How to Apply: Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:
Ember Welsch, Human Resources Coordinator Lead
Office of Research & Economic Development
ewelsch2@unl.edu
Job Type: Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule: Some weekend/evening work may be needed
Work Location: Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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