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Research Administrative Coordinator

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $70K

💻 Administrator

🗓️ May 2nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring a Research Administrative Coordinator. The role involves supervising and managing administrative staff and processes such as budget management, performance metrics development, SOPs update, and project documentation. The position requires a high level of organization and collaboration to ensure the efficiency of sponsored project administration.

Highlights

  • Supervise and manage administrative staff and processes.
  • Develop performance metrics and implement efficiencies.
  • Manage and coordinate SOPs and project documentations.
  • Required proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
  • Compensation ranges from $43,805 to $70,075 annually.
  • Requires a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience.
  • Preferred experience in grants or research administration.

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Research Administrative Coordinator
Posting Details
 Posting Details 
Job Title  | Research Administrative Coordinator
Requisition Number  | RE50147
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 40130:Sponsored Projects Administration
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 44
Salary Range  | $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None
Physical Requirements  | Sitting for long periods of time; and repetitive motion related to computer work.
Shift  | Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary  | The Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) is seeking a Research Administrative Coordinator.

This position plays a vital role in supervising and managing administrative staff and processes, including, but not limited to … managing the department budget developing performance metrics and implementing efficiencies serving as subject matter expert on all aspects of administrative tasks managing and coordinating the development and update of standard operating procedures (SOPs) managing and coordinating the non-financial aspects of the sponsored project account closeout process overseeing the collection, organization, and storage of all project files and documentation related to sponsored projects (which are primarily electronic records), ensuring e-files contain necessary supporting documents 
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative environment.

The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education. Click here for more information about equivalencies: http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


The Department
OSPA is responsible for administering over $480 million in extramural grants and contracts awarded through the University of Kentucky Research Foundation. Services are available to all University faculty and staff and include: advice and assistance with budget preparation and other administrative requirements of proposals; proposal submission; review, negotiation and acceptance of awards; interpretation and information regarding sponsor policies and regulations; preparation of subcontract documents; administration of UK’s Conflict of Interest Policy. More information about the department can be found at: https://www.research.uky.edu/office-sponsored-projects-administration

UK Benefits
The University of Kentucky is proud to offer a benefits package that helps us recruit and retain the very best faculty and staff. In addition to your take-home pay, your benefits package is a major component of your total compensation at UK. These benefits include our 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions; competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; tuition benefits for classes at UK, and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

UK, located in Lexington, KY, is the ninth-largest economic company in the state. Lexington has been ranked as one of the nation’s best places to live and work, and offers a vibrant community for professionals and their families. Lexington is safe, affordable, and offers excellent education opportunities, and is home to several Fortune 500 companies and the University of Kentucky. More information regarding Lexington can be found at: https://vimeo.com/302892787
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Microsoft products, such as Word and Excel.
Adobe.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience  | Prior experience in grants/research administration is preferred.
Deadline to Apply  | 05/07/2025
Our University Community  | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Briefly describe your supervisory experience, including level/type of supervision (i.e., hiring, evaluation, training, performance management) and number of employees whom you have supervised. Be specific. If no experience in this area yet, indicate "none." 
    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * Please describe a situation that required you to use your problem solving skills and share how you resolved the problem. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Please describe your experience providing customer service in a fast paced work environment. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  4. * Describe a situation where you had to multitask and how you handled the situation. 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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